Doctronic reports childhood depression affects 2%-3% of children, with symptoms lasting over two weeks; early intervention ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that children and adolescents with chronic medical ...

Depression in young people is often treated as an individual problem. But looking only at the child means that an important ...

Treatment of depression includes ensuring safety, establishing a therapeutic relationship, and creating a social support system for the patient. Safety must be addressed first. If the child expresses ...

Researchers say lack of sleep could be a factor among young people interacting online for more than three hours a day ...

A novel psychotherapeutic intervention for depression in preschoolers was associated with reduced use of psychotropics and intensive mental health services in preadolescence, a new study has found.

One of the sad facts of life is that mental health disorders such as depression are afflicting people at an ever-younger age. Children, even preschoolers, are not immune to depression. Evidence ...

Estimates suggest that about one in ten fathers experiences postpartum depression.

The world’s fastest man is inspiring children to not let their diagnoses get in the way of their dreams. After Noah Lyles won the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint with a viral photo-finish, he ...

Sam was diagnosed with depression and anxiety during his sophomore year of high school. After some difficult times, he was admitted to a psychiatric inpatient service, then discharged to an intensive ...

Is paternal postnatal depression delayed? New research finds a 30% increase in depression and stress diagnoses for fathers ...

Childhood depression is probably overlooked more than it is diagnosed and treated, and PCPs are often the first to identify the warning signs. Untreated childhood depression can adversely affect ...