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| Introduction | |
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| Getting a Handle on Childhood Depression | |
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| Do Kids Really Get Depressed? | |
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| Prevalence in Children and Teens | |
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| Theories of Depression | |
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| What Is Depression Exactly? | |
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| Childhood Versus Teenage Depression | |
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| Behavioral Symptoms | |
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| Emotional Symptoms | |
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| Causes of Depression | |
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| Genetics | |
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| Brain Chemistry | |
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| Physical Illness | |
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| The Family Environment | |
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| Loss | |
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| Television and Other Influences | |
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| Stressful Life Events | |
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| Predictors of Depression | |
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| Family History | |
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| Loss | |
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| Sleep and Appetite | |
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| Behavior | |
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| Comments | |
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| Helplessness | |
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| Self-esteem | |
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| Is My Child Depressed? | |
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| A Look at the Depressed Child | |
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| Keep a Calendar | |
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| Glean Information from School, Family, and Friends | |
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| Get the Diagnosis Right | |
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| Using Depression Questionnaires | |
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| Psychotic Depression | |
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| Get a Physical Exam | |
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| Risk Factors | |
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| Problems with Social Skills | |
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| School Problems | |
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| Learning Disabilities | |
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| Chronic Illness | |
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| Family Environment | |
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| Sibling Troubles | |
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| Preexisting Psychiatric Illness | |
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| Depression as a Part of Other Psychological Problems | |
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| Anxiety Disorders | |
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| Eating Disorders | |
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| Sexuality | |
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| Self-injury | |
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| Learning Disorders | |
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| Behavioral Problems | |
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| Low Self-esteem | |
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| Dysthymia and Bipolar Disorder | |
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| Defining and Diagnosing Dysthymia | |
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| What Does a Dysthymic Child Look Like? | |
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| Where Dysthymia Ends and Depression Begins | |
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| Defining and Diagnosing Bipolar Disorder | |
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| What Does a Bipolar Child Look Like? | |
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| Track the Symptoms | |
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| Treatment Options | |
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| Depression-related Issues | |
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| Depression's Link to Other Mental Illnesses | |
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| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | |
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| Oppositional Defiant Disorder | |
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| Conduct Disorder | |
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| Physical and Sexual Abuse | |
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| Seasonal Affective Disorder | |
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| Alcohol and Drug Abuse | |
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| Posttraumatic Stress Disorder | |
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| Medical Illness | |
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| Seeking Professional Help | |
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| When to Intervene | |
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| Parental Reservations about Getting Help | |
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| Educating Yourself | |
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| Finding a Diagnostician | |
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| Preparing for the First Appointment | |
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| How to Pick the Right Therapist | |
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| The Importance of Honesty and Full Disclosure | |
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| The Decision to Undergo Treatment | |
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| Do Your Homework | |
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| Discussing Treatment with Your Child | |
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| Who Else Needs to Know? | |
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| Exploring Parental Feelings and Fears | |
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| Trust Your Gut | |
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| Getting a Second Opinion | |
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| Treatment for the Mind, Body, and Soul | |
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| Psychotherapy | |
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| Medication | |
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| Medication Side Effects | |
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| Alternative Remedies | |
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| Diet, Exercise, and Spirituality | |
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| The Role of Advocate for Your Child | |
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| Strategies for Children | |
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| Education | |
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| Cognitive Restructuring | |
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| Problem-Solving Skills | |
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| Communication Skills | |
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| Labeling Emotions | |
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| Seeking Outlets for Emotional Expression | |
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| Demystifying the Stigma of Mental Illness | |
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| Suicide: Is Your Child at Risk? | |
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| Prevalence among Children and Teens | |
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| Risk Factors | |
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| Warning Signs | |
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| Suicidal Ideation | |
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| Suicide-proofing the Home | |
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| Help Manage Suicidal Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors | |
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| Inpatient Treatment | |
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| Is It Time for Inpatient Treatment? | |
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| Treatment Settings | |
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| Picking a Facility | |
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| What to Expect from Inpatient Treatment | |
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| The Parental Role in Treatment | |
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| Inpatient Treatment Is Over-Now What? | |
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| Prevention | |
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| Open Communication | |
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| Teaching Communication Skills | |
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| Physical Activity | |
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| Creative Outlets | |
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| Education | |
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| Fostering Self-esteem | |
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| All in the Family | |
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| Depression's Effect on the Family | |
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| Caring for the Caregiver | |
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| Nurture the Adult Relationship | |
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| Siblings | |
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| Extended Family | |
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| Family Therapy | |
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| Parenting the Depressed Child | |
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| Avoiding the "Poor, Pitiful Me" Syndrome | |
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| Developing Trust | |
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| Effective Discipline | |
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| Knowing When to Back Off | |
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| Keep Perspective in the Midst of Chaos | |
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| Encourage Self-reliance | |
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| At-risk Parents and Depression | |
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| Depression | |
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| Drug and Alcohol Abuse | |
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| Divorce | |
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| Marital Discord | |
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| Parental History of Abuse | |
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| Toxic Parenting | |
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| School | |
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| Should the School Know? | |
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| Reasonable Accommodations | |
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| Putting School Resources to Good Use | |
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| The Parent's Role at School | |
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| Manage Depression's Effect on School Performance | |
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| When the School Isn't on Board | |
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| What Does the Future Hold? | |
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| Is the Depression Gone? | |
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| Overparenting | |
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| Maintain a Close Relationship | |
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| Prepare for Developmental Changes | |
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| Your Child's Identity after Depression | |
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| Major Life Events and Stressors | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Resources on Childhood and Adolescent Depression | |
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| Depression Questionnaires | |
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| Index | |