Depression in a child is often treated through antidepressant drugs. Here are some pros and cons of this treatment method.

One way of treating depression in a child is through counseling. Here are suggestions to help you find a mental health professional.

You will be your child's strongest advocate. Here is information you need to know about the medication used to treat depression in a child.

Thorough summary of depression in a child with an extensive list of links for further information about various concerns.

This site has a very helpful chart comparing symptoms of depression in a child versus those in an adult. Not pretty, but effective.

Printable checklist of the type used to help diagnose depression in your child. Look it over and know what to expect.

Major depressive disorder can affect children. Here are some symptoms of major depression in a child.

Good overview of depression in a child, including potential causes, effective treatments, and how to help.

Families who have gone through depression in a child share some of their personal stories.

Depression in a child can be a scary diagnosis. Here are some ways you can help your child get through depression.

It may be designed for physicians, but this article is quite helpful for understanding how a diagnosis of depression in a child is reached.

The author recounts what it was like to go through childhood depression and goes over some common symptoms of depression in a child.

As distressing as it is, sometimes depression in a child can result in suicide. Be informed of what to look for.

Today's kids are very busy, but that may not be a good thing. Could overscheduling result in depression in a child?

A mother's depression may be related to depression in her child, one study has found.