Taylor is a 10-year-old child diagnosed with major depression. The appropriate first-line antidepressant for children is:

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Fluoxetine is the only antidepressant that is FDA-approved for use in children aged 8 years and older. It has been shown to be effective and well-tolerated in pediatric major depression. Fluvoxamine and sertraline are not FDA-approved for use in children. Escitalopram has not been studied as extensively in children as fluoxetine, and its safety and efficacy in this population are not well-established.

Taylor Is a 10-Year-Old Child Diagnosed with Major Depression