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Depression in children and adolescents: Does psychotherapy lead to better results when compared with other therapies? IQWiG Reports – Commission No. HT19-04 [Internet]. Cologne (Germany): Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2022 Aug 12.

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Depression in children and adolescents: Does psychotherapy lead to better results when compared with other therapies? IQWiG Reports – Commission No. HT19-04 [Internet].

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The aims of this investigation are to

  • assess the benefit of psychotherapy (behavioural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy [depth psychology-based therapy, analytical psychotherapy], interpersonal psychotherapy) in comparison with active monitoring, antidepressant treatment, treatment with other non-drug interventions (e.g. relaxation exercises), or no treatment (e.g. waiting list) in children and adolescents with depression with regard to patient-relevant outcomes,
  • determine (intervention) costs arising in psychotherapy in comparison with active monitoring, antidepressant treatment, treatment with other non-drug interventions (e.g. relaxation exercises), or no treatment (e.g. waiting list) in children and adolescents with depression,
  • assess the cost effectiveness of psychotherapy in comparison with active monitoring, antidepressant treatment, treatment with other non-drug interventions (e.g. relaxation exercises), or no treatment (e.g. waiting list) in children and adolescents with depression as well as
  • review ethical, social, legal, and organizational aspects associated with the medical intervention.
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