National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association - 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.The Depressed Child - 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.
Depression in Children and Adolescents - Information on how to identify signs of depression from early childhood children through adolescence. Discussion of treatment options.
Wing of Madness: Children and Depression - Discusses myths about childhood depression, symptoms and treatment options.
Depression Checklist - A checklist for parents provided by NAMI, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
Alice's Garden - Support and information for parents of children with depression, including a catalog of links, a discussion board and an ICQ group.
Depression in Youth - Childhood Depression - Childhood and adolescent depression resources, from your About.com Depression Guide.
The Depressed Child - Discusses the characteristics, onset and treatments relating to childhood depression. A Facts for Families sheet for the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Children and Medication for Depression - 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.
Depression in Children - Personal story by parent of child's depression, with symptoms and possible triggers.
Childhood Depression - A mood disorder among children that resembles depression in adults, but shows up in very different ways in children. MIR Glossary of Terms - Mentalhealth Internet Resources.
Depression in Children and Adolescents - Diagnosis and treatment of childhood and adolescent depression.
Depression in Children - Depression can be confused with other disorders. A list of signs of depression to look for in children and adolescents.
Parenting a Child with Depression - Support group for parents. Share stories, experiences, and advice.
Dealing With Teen Depression - Information and statistics on depression and suicide among adolescents.
Understanding and Dealing With Depression in Ages 6 to 12 - Covers symptoms of depression in children, as well as recommended treatment and advice to parents.
