The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With Depression: An Authoritative Handbook on Identifying Symptoms, Choosing Treatments, and Raising a Happy and Healthy Child

by Rebecca Rutledge

Your child needs help—your help. With The Everything Parent’s 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, you’ll understand why your child is unhappy—and what you can do about it.

304 pages, Paperback

First published June 4, 2007

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very general look at depression in children and young teens. Geared toward the parent who thinks their child might be depressed (and who does not mind the rather overwhelming focus on how parenting could be the cause). Does not go into detail about how depression symptoms, especially in young children, can differ significantly (irritability, anger) from the "typical" symptoms.

While it may be a useful overview, it is not particularly helpful for parents who have received a diagnosis of depression or who have questions that go even a touch below the most basic level.

[Mandy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found this book trite. There is precious little in it that isn't common sense, or commonly known.

[Elisse · Rating 2 out of 5]

Might be useful as a first book to look at if a parent is concerned about a child. I didn't find incorrect information and I think it could be helpful to a parent in need.