|
|||||
|
|
The dexamethasone suppression test in depressed, dysthymic, and nondepressed children |
|
| Authors: | L K Petty J R Asarnow G A Carlson L Lesser |
| Abstract: | Dexamethasone suppression tests were given to seven children with major depression, six dysthymic children, and 17 children without affective disorders. The test showed sensitivity for major depressive disorder (87%) but a low specificity (53%). |
| Keywords: | |