Does your child seem sad, withdrawn, or lethargic? You know somethingâs wrong, but youâre not sure what to do about it. Youâre not aloneâaround six million children suffer from depression.
Your child needs helpâyour help. With The Everything Parentâs Guide to Children with Depression, you can ensure that your child receives the right support and treatment. In this reassuring, practical handbook, Drs. Rebecca Rutledge and Thomas Bannister offer the professional advice you need to determine:
-If your child is at risk
-How and when to get professional help
-The best treatment options
-Benefits and side effects of medication
-What you and your family can do to help
Rutledge, an expert psychologist, and Bannister, a clinical psychiatrist, are both known for their work with depressed children and adolescents. With their help, youâll understand why your child is unhappyâand what you can do about it.