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**Science Summary**
 In the article on Science Daily, it is stated that most Pediatric Care Physicians are not prescribing anti-depressants for teens who appear to have depression like symptoms (Wolters). Instead, theses PCP’s are requesting that these teens speak to a therapist. In class and in the text, we learned that depression amongst teens is a growing trend and sometimes these teens just need someone to talk to (Boyd). This new idea that adolescents are not handed drugs when therapy may be the answer is a positive change in the field. In the study, none of the patients were suicidal so it was ethical amongst Barrett’s laws. According to the article, though, those who have extensive knowledge in the field are more apt to prescribe these medications than those who have a medical expert in their local vicinity (Wolters). So maybe the solution to so many adolescent patients getting prescribed these harsh drugs is simply requiring a referral. The rise in these problems for teens is very serious and all health care professionals who see these concerned patients should be aware of the best course of treatment

References: Boyd, Denise Roberts., and Helen L. Bee. //Lifespan Development//. Sixth ed. Boston: Pearson Allyn & Bacon, 2012. Print.

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. "Primary care practitioners hesitate to prescribe antidepressants for depressed teens." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 10 January 2014. .

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