Kids and Depression

A depression screening quiz to see if your child or teenager is depressed.

My daughter's grades are dropping and she doesn't like going to school (3rd grade). She doesn't have any close friends and seems sad a lot. Is she too young to be depressed?

Review information about the black box warning about suicidality on antidepressants and whether the risks outweigh the benefits of treating your child with an antidepressant medication if he has depression or OCD.

Reviewing the risk factors and common symptoms of depression can help you to recognize if your child is depressed, so you can intervene early and get him help.

Depression affects many adolescents and children, causing school and behavioral problems and difficulty with relationships. Learn to recognize the symptoms of depression and how to get help.

See if your child qualifies to participate in a study of depression in adolescents who do not respond to common treatments for depression.

Depression affects many adolescents and children, causing school and behavioral problems and difficulty with relationships. Learn to recognize the symptoms of depression and how to get help.

The starting place for exploring Depression. Support forums, links, articles and more.

Review the topic of depression in children, with a discussion of symptoms, treatments, and diagnosis.