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A Federal resource for professionals, parents and youth working to prevent violence committed by and against young people.
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- The Depressed Child
This fact sheet discusses depression in children, warning signs of which parents should be aware of, and diagnosis and treatment of childhood depression. - US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Serivce, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health
The US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the federal agency that supports research nationwide on mental illness and mental health. The mission of the NIMH is to diminish the burden of mental illness through research ...- US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, National Mental Health Information Center
The US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is responsible for leading the national system to deliver mental health services. CMHS leads federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting ment ...
External Resources
- Depression (PDF 274 KB)
This NIMH publication gives a definition and overview of the illness. It also
addresses the symptoms and different types of depression.
Federal Partner: National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of
Health
- Depression in Children and Adolescents
This fact sheet for physicians gives an overview of the symptoms, risk factors,
treatment, and scope of depressive disorders.
Federal Partner: National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of
Health
- Major Depression in Children and Adolescents
This publication is one of a series of fact sheets on the mental, emotional,
and behavior disorders that can appear in childhood or adolescence.
Federal Partner: Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration
- Mental Health Resources Web Page
This page contains information about depression in the general population, as
well as teens and youth.
Federal Partner: Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration
- Mood Disorders: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders from Bright Futures in Practice: Mental Health (2002) (PDF 737 KB)
Provides suggestions for assessment and intervention by primary care health professionals, as well as guidelines for referral.
Federal Partner: Maternal and Child Health Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
