Research Progress of Medication Adherence in Adolescents with Depression
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Adolescent
Depression
Medication adherence
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DOI

10.26689/ijgpn.v3iSpecial.13931

Submitted : 2026-01-25
Accepted : 2026-02-09
Published : 2026-02-24

Abstract

Medication adherence in adolescents with depression is an important factor affecting the treatment effect and long-term prognosis of the disease. The purpose of this review is to discuss the overview, current situation analysis, influencing factors, methods to improve compliance, new research progress, and future research trends of adolescents with depression medication adherence, and to provide a reference for improving medication adherence of adolescents with depression and improving the therapeutic effect of antidepressants.

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