1. Childhood Depression - Interactive Glossary childhood depression A mood disorder among children that resembles depression in adults, but shows up in very different ways in children. childhood depression. http://www.therapistfinder.net/glossary/childhood-depression.html

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2. Depression In Youth - Childhood Depression Childhood and adolescent depression resources, from your About.com Depression Guide. http://depression.about.com/health/depression/msubchild.htm

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3. Children And Depression - Misconceptions, Symptoms, Causes While I was studying to be a teacher a few years ago, I gave a presentation on childhood depression to my classmates, many of whom had been teachers for years. http://www.wingofmadness.com/articles/children.htm

Depression Information, News and Support Home Start Here Learn More News ... FAQs Search: Email this page Help Site Map About ... Donating Children and Depression Introduction Misconceptions About Children and Depression Causes of Childhood Depression Symptoms of Depression in Children ... Mental health organizations Introduction A few years ago, my mother unearthed some pictures of me as a baby which I had never seen before. One showed me at about eight months old, crawling on the grass of Golden Gate Park. I was looking directly at the camera, my tongue sticking out of the corner of my mouth, and I was laughing. My face was lit from within, and looked happy, confident and even a little mischievious. I was absolutely transfixed by that photograph for days. I would continually take it out of my wallet and stare at it, torn between laughter and tears. For a while I couldn't figure out what it was about the picture that drew me. Finally it hit me; this was the only picture of myself as a child that I had seen which showed me laughing. All the photos I had ever seen depicted a child staring solemnly or smiling diffidently, but never laughing. I looked at the Golden Gate Park picture and wished that I had remained that happy, and that depression had not taken away my childhood.

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Sponsored Links From our sponsors: Consumer Important Issues > Childhood Depression Facts advertisement Childhood Depression What Is Depression? Depression is a serious health problem that affects people of all ages, including children and adolescents. It is the persistent experience of a sad or irritable mood and the loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities. These feelings are accompanied by a range of additional symptoms affecting appetite and sleep, activity level and concentration, and feelings of self-worth. Clinical depression is more than just “feeling blue” or having a bad day. And it's different from the feelings of grief or sorrow that might follow a major loss, such as a death in the family. It’s not a personal weakness or a character flaw. Children and teens with clinical depression cannot simply “snap out of it.” Depression is a form of mental illness that affects the whole body — it impacts the way one feels, thinks and acts. If left untreated, depression can lead to school failure, alcohol or other drug use, and even suicide. Know The Signs.

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Childhood Depression FACT SHEET Early Childhood Committee-Education, May 1999 LDA of America 4156 Library Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15234 Children with learning disabilities are prone to chronic depression. Older adolescents and adults tend to become withdrawn. They may be quiet or become agitated, irritable, and angry; they may also look sad and talk about their sadness. Young children, on the other hand, tend to exhibit non-verbal clues and express their emotional struggles more by their behavior than by talking. A major depression typically lasts several weeks and may be intense. Mild chronic depression (dysthymia) may last for an extended period of time and frequently appears to be an aspect of a child's usual moods and personality. Signs that may indicate depression in children: Change in personality, such as increased anger, irritability, moodiness, or whining; Change in appetite, usually a loss of appetite; Change in sleep patterns, such as difficulty failing asleep, staying asleep, or excessive sleeping; Loss of energy, or lethargy;

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Home Low Graphics Site Home back What is depression? Clinical depression goes beyond sadness. It's more than having a bad day or coping with a major loss such as the death of a parent, grandparent, or even a favorite pet. It's also not a personal weakness or a character flaw. Youth suffering from clinical depression cannot simply "snap out of it." Depression is a brain disorder (mental illness) that affects the whole person-it affects the way one feels, thinks, and acts. Early-onset depression can lead to school failure, alcohol or other drug use, and even suicide. However, it is highly treatable. What are the signs of early-onset depression? Persistent sadness and hopelessness Withdrawal from friends and from activities once enjoyed Increased irritability or agitation Missed school or poor school performance Changes in eating and sleeping habits Indecision, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness Poor self-esteem or guilt Frequent physical complaints, such as headaches and stomachaches Lack of enthusiasm, low energy, or low motivation Drug and/or alcohol abuse Thoughts of death or suicide Do other disorders or behaviors commonly coexist with early-onset depression?

7. NAMI | Facts About Childhood Depression AACAP, 1995); Almost onethird of six- to twelve-year-old children diagnosed with major depression will develop bipolar disorder within a few years. http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Facts_About_Childhood_Depres

Home Low Graphics Site Home back What is depression? Clinical depression goes beyond sadness. It's more than having a bad day or coping with a major loss such as the death of a parent, grandparent, or even a favorite pet. It's also not a personal weakness or a character flaw. Youth suffering from clinical depression cannot simply "snap out of it." Depression is a brain disorder (mental illness) that affects the whole person-it affects the way one feels, thinks, and acts. Early-onset depression can lead to school failure, alcohol or other drug use, and even suicide. However, it is highly treatable. What are the signs of early-onset depression? Persistent sadness and hopelessness Withdrawal from friends and from activities once enjoyed Increased irritability or agitation Missed school or poor school performance Changes in eating and sleeping habits Indecision, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness Poor self-esteem or guilt Frequent physical complaints, such as headaches and stomachaches Lack of enthusiasm, low energy, or low motivation Drug and/or alcohol abuse Thoughts of death or suicide Do other disorders or behaviors commonly coexist with early-onset depression?

8. Childhood Depression Awareness Day childhood depression Awareness Day May 4. EHA Foundation, Inc. for its generous support of childhood depression Awareness Day. http://www.nmha.org/children/green/index.cfm

Childhood Depression Awareness Day - May 4 Fact Sheets Fast Facts for Parents Depression Checklist Planning Materials Children and Families Activity Ideas Download Green Ribbon Download Ad Purchase brochures ... Back to Mental Health Month Childhood Depression Awareness Day (May 4) is an annual observance sponsored by the National Mental Health Association. Established in 1997 by the mother of a young boy who has depression, the day helps educate Americans that depression and other mental health problems in young people are real, common and treatable. To plan your activities on this day, please the fun and educational Activity Ideas for Children and Families and to access fact sheets and other Childhood Depression Awareness Day materials free of charge. National Mental Health Association's National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare NMHA thanks The E.H.A. Foundation, Inc. for its generous support of Childhood Depression Awareness Day. Give us feedback!

9. Childhood Depression Awareness Day: Youth And Depression The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the countrys oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness working to improve the http://www.nmha.org/children/green/child_depression.cfm

Childhood Depression Awareness Day - May 4 Childhood Depression home Fact Sheets Fast Facts for Parents Depression Checklist Planning Materials Children and Families Activity Ideas Download Green Ribbon Download Ad Purchase brochures ... Back to Mental Health Month Youth and Depression Signs of Depression Persistent sadness Withdrawal from family, friends and activities that were once enjoyed Increased irritability or agitation Changes in eating and sleeping habits (e.g., significant weight loss, insomnia, excessive sleep) Frequent physical complaints, such as headaches and stomachaches Lack of enthusiasm or motivation Decreased energy level and chronic fatigue Play that involves excessive aggression toward self or others, or that involves persistently sad themes Indecision, lack of concentration or forgetfulness Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt Recurring thoughts of death or suicide What can parents and other adults do if they suspect a child may have depression? Know the warning signs for depression, and note the duration, frequency and severity of troubling behavior.

10. Index Of /pathways Two research studies Developmental Pathways project Epidemiological study involves children in general population to learn causes of childhood depression and disruptive behavior, High School Transition Project study designed to support children at risk of becoming depressed during transition into high school. Involves Seattle Public Schools depression screening/inhome interviews. http://depts.washington.edu/pathways

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11. Childhood Teen Depression Depression, childhood depression Guide picks. childhood depression Young Children Learn about one of the most overlooked depressed populations, children. http://depression.about.com/cs/childhood/

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12. What Parents Can Do About Childhood Depression Strategies to cope with children's depression. activities indicate the possibility of childhood depression. Sadness and depression in children may be expressed through Symptoms of childhood http://childparenting.about.com/library/weekly/aa012803a.htm

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13. Childhood Depression Symptoms Learn to recognize childhood depression symptoms. childhood depression symptoms. Learn to recognize childhood depression symptoms. http://la.essortment.com/childhooddepres_rhfw.htm

Childhood depression symptoms Learn to recognize childhood depression symptoms. Depression is associated with many difficulties including learning problems, acting out in school, dropping out of school... Sadness is a universal emotion that no one is immune from, everyone in the world feels sad in some way or another on a daily basis for various reasons. The state of feeling sad is called depression and usually refers to a condition of feeling sad very often, for a prolonged period of time. Depression is one of the leading causes of poor school performance in young people. It is also associated with many other difficulties including learning problems, acting out in school, dropping out of school, delinquency, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual promiscuity, phobias, panic disorder, eating disorders, excessive risk taking behavior, violence and suicide. bodyOffer(29464) Childhood depression is just as serious as adult depression. However, it is important to recognize that children have unique signs to be aware of when recognizing and diagnosing depression. Depression in children may manifest itself in different ways, in different age groups. The younger a child is, the more difficult it is for them to understand their feelings, to identify them, and thus, to put a label to them. The younger a child is, the harder it is for them to be able to translate their feelings into thoughts and this makes it very difficult to express their feelings into words.

14. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 274, Psychiatric Conditions In Childhood And Adol General Childhood Psychosis. childhood depression. Adolescent Psychiatric Conditions The basic manifestations of childhood depression are similar to those seen in adults but are http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/section19/chapter274/274c.htm

This Publication Is Searchable The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy Section 19. Pediatrics Chapter 274. Psychiatric Conditions In Childhood And Adolescence Topics [General] Childhood Psychosis Childhood Depression Adolescent Psychiatric Conditions ... Suicide In Children And Adolescents Childhood Depression (See also Ch. 189 and Depression In Adolescents, below.) The existence of depression in childhood is accepted by most authorities. Severe mood disorders comparable to those seen in adults, including bipolar disorder, are relatively rare in children. Depression in school-aged and even pre-school children has received greater recognition in recent years. Severe disease is more likely in families with depression, suggesting a genetic component, with a higher incidence of depression in the pedigree than in the general population. Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis The basic manifestations of childhood depression are similar to those seen in adults but are related to typical concerns of children, such as schoolwork and play. Symptoms include a sad appearance, apathy and withdrawal, reduced capacity for pleasure, feeling rejected and unloved, somatic complaints (headaches, abdominal pain, insomnia), episodes of clowning or foolish behavior, and persistent self-blame. Chronic depressive reactions are associated with anorexia, weight loss, despondency, and suicidal ideation. Depression may be masked by overactivity and aggressive, antisocial behavior. Extremes of irritability and aggression, rather than depressed mood per se, are quite common. When such features coexist with typical adult affective symptoms and signs of depression, mood disorder is a more appropriate diagnosis than adjustment disorder or behavior disorder. Mood disorders can occur in mentally retarded children but may be masked by somatic symptoms and behavioral disturbances. A history of cyclic disturbances and family history for bipolar illness may aid in differential diagnosis.

15. For Parents - Article: Childhood Depression CHILD CARE childhood depression. Back. childhood depression It is Real and It is Treatable. Depression is a serious health problem http://www.childcare.org/parents/article-childhood-depression.htm

Search CHILD CARE - CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION Back Childhood Depression It is Real and It is Treatable Depression is a serious health problem that affects people of all ages, including children and adolescents. Depression is the persistent experience of a sad or irritable mood and the loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities. These feelings are accompanied by a range of additional symptoms, affecting appetite and sleep, activity level and concentration, and feelings of self-worth. Clinical depression is more than just "feeling blue" or having a bad day. And it’s different from the feelings of grief or sorrow that might follow a major loss, such as a death in the family. It’s not a personal weakness or a character flaw. Individuals suffering from clinical depression cannot simply "snap out of it." Depression is a form of mental illness that affects the whole body—it impacts the way one feels, thinks, and acts. Depression in children can lead to school failure, alcohol or other drug use, and even suicide. Know the Signs: Persistent sadness and hopelessness Withdrawal from friends and activities once enjoyed Increased irritability or agitation Changes in eating and sleeping habits (e.g. significant weight loss, or insomnia)

16. Drug Treatment Of Childhood Depression [Jul 1996; 29-7] Drug treatment of childhood depression. there is no evidence that tricyclics are more effective than placebo for depression in children and adolescents; http://www.jr2.ox.ac.uk/bandolier/band29/b29-7.html

@import "../styles/advanced.css"; Skip navigation Drug treatment of childhood depression Background Depression in children and adolescents is associated with social dysfunction, academic under achievement, and suicidal behaviour. It is generally under-recognised. Prevalence is estimated at 2% in primary school children, rising to 5% in adolescents. Traditionally, treatment has been psychological or psychoanalytical, family therapy being most popular in the UK. However, these are expensive treatments, some of unproven effectiveness. Attention has therefore turned to antidepressant drugs, which are established in trials as effective in adult major depression. However, it is unsafe to extrapolate this evidence to young people, since these trials excluded children, in whom the condition certainly has a different epidemiology and may have a different aetiology. Randomised controlled trials are needed to decide whether antidepressants work in childhood depression, since placebo responses are common and the condition frequently gets better naturally, making other types of evidence impossible to interpret. A number of small RCTs of tricyclic antidepressants of variable methodological quality has been conducted, generally reporting non-significant trends in favour of treatment. Hazell et al [1] recently conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of these trials.

17. Depression In Children And Adolescents Things associated with childhood depression include inconsistent parenting, stressful life experiences, and a negative way of viewing the world. http://www.ncpamd.com/cadepress.htm

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18. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 274, Psychiatric Conditions In Topics. General. Childhood Psychosis. childhood depression. Adolescent Psychiatric Conditions. click here for navigation help. childhood depression. (See also Ch. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section19/chapter274/274c.jsp

19. ABCNEWS.com : Understanding Childhood Depression Understanding childhood depression. Rama Pemmaraju Rao, MD, University of Alabama Medical School. http://abcnews.go.com/sections/living/Healthology/childhood_depressymptoms.html

var SectionID="Living"; var SubsectionID="Healthology"; var NameID="childhood_depressymptoms"; document.write(''); July 10, 2001 Good Morning America World News Tonight PrimeTime Nightline ... ABCNEWS.com GO TO: Select a Topic Health Index HOMEPAGE HEALTH Understanding Childhood Depression Rama Pemmaraju Rao, MD, University of Alabama Medical School Related Webcasts Is Your Child Depressed? Helping Your Child Through A Death in the Family Teen Suicide: Too Young To Die Risky Behavior in Teens: Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll W hen we think of a depressed child, we often envision a morose child who is consistently sad. However, sadness may not be the symptom that defines whether a child is depressed. It is estimated that five percent of all children suffer from serious depression that requires some form of treatment and intervention by physicians and other health care workers. The most important thing that we can do as parents and teachers is to learn to identify the signs and symptoms of this condition, so that proper action can be taken. Art and play Children experience and manifest depressive symptoms in a unique set of ways, different from adults. Many children cannot identify their depression with the use of words, so it is vital to recognize other clues. Very young children, for instance, may show depressive signs in their play and drawings with the use of dark colors and sad themes. Depressed children may consistently paint trees without leaves, branches or fruit; they may draw broken down houses, and depict crying moons, suns and animals. They may even paint images of themselves and family members that seem lifeless, sad or morbid. These may be signs that their mood is being greatly affected. Such depressive themes in art and play may indicate the possibility of a primary genetic inheritance of depression, a reaction to family and school stressors, or both.

20. ABCNEWS.com : Childhood Depression And Bad Parental Habits: A Recent Study Finds childhood depression and Bad Parental Habits A Recent Study Finds the Connection. Q Are there certain types of children who are more prone to depression? http://abcnews.go.com/sections/living/Healthology/HOchildhood_depression020917.h

var SectionID="Living"; var SubsectionID="Healthology"; var NameID="HOchildhood_depression020917"; September 17, 2002 FEATURED SERVICES RELATIONSHIPS SHOPPING DOWNLOADS WIRELESS ... FREE HEADLINE FEED INTERACT BOARDS CHAT NEWS ALERTS CONTACT ABC Childhood Depression and Bad Parental Habits: A Recent Study Finds the Connection Peter Jensen, MD, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia University A recent study by researchers at Columbia University in New York City reports that bad parenting may put children at a higher risk for anxiety and depression. The investigators interviewed nearly 600 parents and their children, and results showed that poor parental behaviors-like verbal abuse, inconsistent rules, parental arguments in front of children, and a lack of supervision-can all increase the chances of childhood anxiety or depression. Surprisingly, studies show that up to 2.5 percent of young children and 8.3 percent of adolescents in the United States suffer from depression. Child psychiatrist Dr. Peter Jensen looks more closely at some of the symptoms and treatments for this difficult condition. Q: Are there certain types of children who are more prone to depression?

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