To educate patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.
For adults who want to help depressed children. Administered by the parent of a child who died of undiagnosed depression. Chat room, list of symptoms and treatments, legislative/political developments, and resources.
Support and information for parents of children with depression, including a catalog of links, a discussion board and an ICQ group.
Childhood and adolescent depression resources, from your About.com Depression Guide.
Articles, agencies, organizations, and websites to find information and resources for issues involving the medication of children, adolescents, and teenagers for the treatment of depression.
Diagnosis and treatment of childhood and adolescent depression.
Discusses myths about childhood depression, symptoms and treatment options.
Covers symptoms of depression in children, as well as recommended treatment and advice to parents.
Prevention, detection, and treatment of teen depression and how to distinguish it from teen stress.
Stories and personal experiences from families with a child suffering from depression.
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