Yolanda Is a 12-Year-Old Who Is Severely Depressed and Is

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Essay

Yolanda is a 12-year-old who is severely depressed and is being treated with only a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
A) Describe some potential drawbacks to Yolanda's current treatment plan.
B) Provide some recommendations that would improve her prognosis.

• A) Describe some potential drawbacks to Yolanda's current treatment plan.
• B) Provide some recommendations that would improve her prognosis.

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