JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Findings from Karel Kostev and Colleagues Has Provided New Data on Antidepressants (Antidepressant use in German adolescents with a first recorded diagnosis of depression: a retrospective cohort study).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study examining antidepressant prescribing patterns among adolescents diagnosed with depression in Germany. Conducted using the IQVIA Disease Analyzer database, the retrospective cohort study included 9,724 patients aged 13-17 years from 2010 to 2023. Findings revealed that 61% of adolescents received at least one antidepressant prescription within a year, with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) being the most commonly prescribed, particularly fluoxetine. The study highlighted that older age, greater symptom severity, and certain psychiatric comorbidities were significantly associated with increased antidepressant use, emphasizing the need to consider these factors in managing adolescent depression. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:191055675
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