Bibliographic Info
GuidelineMental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) guideline for mental, neurological and substance use disorders, [3rd ed.].
Year of Publication2023
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Updated
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
If psychosocial interventions alone prove ineffective in adolescents (13–17 years) with moderate-to-severe depression, referral to or consultation with a specialist should be offered, to undertake a more comprehensive assessment and to explore initiation of fluoxetine in combination with psychological treatments.