What are the safest psychopharmacological treatments for generalized anxiety disorder in adolescents?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: SSRIs are considered a safe first-line treatment for adolescents with generalized anxiety disorder, with escitalopram and sertraline showing favorable safety profiles. Close monitoring for suicidality and adverse effects is crucial, particularly in the early treatment stages.
Author: Tripdatabase
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7224121737
