TADS Study

The TADS Study, or Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study, was a research project that tested how effective different treatments are for teens suffering from depression. It compared medications, psychotherapy, and a combination of both to see which worked best. The study aimed to find the most effective ways to help teens recover and deal with depression, providing evidence to guide doctors in choosing treatments. Its findings have helped improve mental health care for adolescents by identifying effective strategies for managing depression during this critical developmental stage.