self-destructive themes persistently evident in play a SSRIs = selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors, CDRS = Children's Depression Rating Scale, CGI = Clinical Global Impressions, NS = not ...

One of the most common symptoms of depression in children is irritability. But children may also show symptoms more like those adults exhibit: sadness, lethargy, lack of interest in and withdrawal ...

Without treatment, he says, many will go on to have a second episode of depression within two years. Children who are too young to talk can still be effectively treated through play therapy ...

It said both parents had a role to play ... and give children a chance to ask questions". "It's important to remember that having depression does not need to stop you from being a great parent.