Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Helps Prevent Depression Among At-Risk Teens

Adolescents at an increased risk of depression who participated in a group cognitive behavioral intervention significantly reduced their symptoms and episodes of depression compared to teens who received usual care, although this effect was not seen for adolescents with a parent with current depression, according to a study in the June 3 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child and adolescent health. Judy Garber, Ph.D., of Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.

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