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How can anxiety/depression be treated in teenagers?
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Mental health : I would advise to see mental health professional, e.g., psychiatrist or clinical psychologist. When used alone, pharmacotherapy using anxiolytic or antidepressant is often found ineffective.
Answered 9/29/2016
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