Childhood Depression
treatments
Antidepressants pros and cons
Mayo Clinic
A common treatment method for childhood depression is antidepressant medications. Here are some pros and cons.
Choosing a professional for your child
New York University
Talk therapy or counseling is often suggested for childhood depression. Here's how to find the best mental health professional.
Childhood depression medication guide
Parents Med Guide
In order to be your child's advocate, it's helpful to become familiar with the medications prescribed for childhood depression.
symptoms
Very thorough summary of childhood depression, including a helpful list of links to further explore specific concerns.
How to recognize childhood depression
Keep Kids Healthy
Within this article is a very useful chart comparing symptoms of childhood depression with those of adults.
Childhood depression screening
Bright Futures
Childhood depression is diagnosed through a checklist similar to this one. Look it over and know what to expect.
Childhood major depression
Childrens Hospital Boston
Major depressive disorder does occur in children. Here are some symptoms of major childhood depression.
self-help
Understanding childhood depression
Kids Health
Overview of childhood depression that briefly covers possible causes, treatments, and help strategies.
Living through childhood depression
Childrens Hospital Boston
Families who have gone through childhood depression share their stories.
It is easy to feel helpless when your child is suffering childhood depression. Here are some suggestions to help.
Even if you're not a physician, this article is very helpful for understanding the criteria used in diagnosing childhood depression.
The experience of childhood depression
Wing of Madness
The author recounts experiencing childhood depression. An engaging read.
risks
Preventing suicide in children
Healthy Place
Sadly, some who suffer from child depression do commit suicide. This article explores the risks.
causes
Is overscheduling responsible?
CBS News
Some experts believe that we are overscheduling our kids - and that childhood depression could be a result.
Study finds a link between childhood depression and depression in the child's mother. Listen to this clip to learn more.


