General Note: Donated through funding from the Ministry of Child and Youth Services, Hamilton-Niagara Regional Office and the Child and Youth Mental Outreach Program at McMaster Children<U+2019>s Hospital.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 235-236) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Reading the signs: understanding childhood depression. Characteristics of childhood depression. Diagnosing childhood depression -- Charting a course: treating childhood depression. Working with a mental health professional. Counseling for depression. Medication options for depression. Depression and other mental health issues. Depression and bipolar disorder -- The journey begins: parenting the depressed child. The school as partner. The family as partner. Creating a supportive environment. Resolving conflicts. Behavior management. Positive communication. Moving toward a better future.