- Article: "Depression"
This article addresses the key issues related to children and depression.
- IML Journal Page: "Depression"
These pages, designed for easy printing, encourage children to express themselves on the topic and can complement home or classroom discussion.
- Childhood Depression Checklist
This printable "checklist" from the National Mental Health Association can help parents stay aware of symptoms of childhood depression, and evaluate their own child's feelings and behavior.
- Video Clip: "Depression"
Features pre-teens discussing their experiences with depression. These short videos are wonderful ice-breakers and catalysts for in-person discussion. (Copies of this video clip can be purchased on DVD, VHS, or CD-ROM by calling CastleWorks, Inc. at 212-288-2150.)
Quick Discussion Guide:
Questions and suggestions for discussing this topic with your child.
Related Resources:
On The Web
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Resource Page
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/childmenu.cfm
Booklets, fact sheets, and research information on the mental health problems and disorders affecting children and adolescents and treatments.
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
Children and Families Resource Page
http://www.nmha.org/children/index.cfm
Fact sheets, guidelines, and information on mental health initiatives.
The Center for Mental Health Services
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.org/child/childhealth.asp
A component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes latest mental health news from various media sources, a kids area, Spanish-language publications and links, a calendar of mental health-related events, and online ordering of free government publications.
Books
Understanding Your Child's Dreams
by Pam Spurr and Caroline Uff (Sterling Publications)
'Help Me, I'm Sad': Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Childhood and Adolescent Depression
by David G. Fassler, Lynne S. Dumas
Explains how parents can play a vital role in helping a child overcome, and often prevent, depression. Also included is information on how to tell if your child is at risk, how to spot symptoms, impact on the family, teen suicide, finding the right diagnosis, therapist, and treatment.
The Childhood Depression Sourcebook
by Jeffrey Miller
Provides insight into why children get depressed, how to identify symptoms, and where to find appropriate treatment. Dr. Miller distinguishes how childhood depression differs from adult depression and how depression manifests during different developmental stages.
Growing Up Sad: Childhood Depression and Its Treatment
by Leon Cytryn, Leonw Cytryn, Donald H. McKnew (Editor)
Presents information for understanding, treating, and preventing depression in children.
The Depressed Child: A Parent's Guide for Rescuing Kids
by Douglas A., Dr. Riley
Aims to empower parents who feel helpless in understanding the negative self-images and unhappy emotions that affect their children.
Please also see Books for Kids.
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