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Information on teen depression diagnosis, treatment and statistics.

http://depression.freeservers.com/garden.html

Support and information for parents of children with depression, including a catalog of links, a discussion board and an ICQ group.

Childhood Depression

http://www.therapistfinder.net/glossary/childhood-depression.html

A mood disorder among children that resembles depression in adults, but shows up in very different ways in children. Interactive Glossary - TherapistFinder.net.

Children and Medication for Depression

http://www.vachss.com/help_text/depression_meds.html

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.

Dealing With Teen Depression

http://www.aspeneducation.com/factsheetdepression.html

Information and statistics on depression and suicide among adolescents.

Depression in Children and Adolescents

http://www.baltimorepsych.com/cadepress.htm

Information on how to identify signs of depression from early childhood children through adolescence. Discussion of treatment options.

Depression in Children and Adolescents

http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/ChildDepression.html

Diagnosis and treatment of childhood and adolescent depression.

Depression in Youth - Childhood Depression

http://depression.about.com/health/depression/msubchild.htm

Childhood and adolescent depression resources, from your About.com Depression Guide.

Experience Journal: Pediatric Depression

http://www.experiencejournal.com/depression/

Stories and personal experiences from families with a child suffering from depression.

MerckSource - Adolescent Depression

http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_adam.jsp?pg=/pp/us/cns/content/adam/ency/article/001518.

Information about depression in teens, its causes and warning signs.

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Associati

http://www.ndmda.org/

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.

Parenting a Child with Depression

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Childhood_Depression

Support group for parents. Share stories, experiences, and advice.

Teen Depression

http://www.teen-depression.info

Preevention, detection, and treatment of teen depression and how to distinguish it from teen stress.

The Depressed Child

http://www.depressedchild.org

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.

Three Springs

http://www.threesprings.com/learn_more/adolescent_depression.html

residential treatment center for child and adolescent depression.

Three Springs

http://www.threesprings.com/troubled_teens/adolescent_depression.asp

Residential treatment center for child and adolescent depression.

Understanding and Dealing With Depression in Ages

http://www.oregoncounseling.org/Handouts/DepressionChildren.htm

Covers symptoms of depression in children, as well as recommended treatment and advice to parents.

Wing of Madness: Children and Depression

http://www.wingofmadness.com/articles/children.htm

Discusses myths about childhood depression, symptoms and treatment options.