Childhood Depression

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This paper explores the various aspects of the psychiatric disorder of childhood depression. The paper discusses how the disorder is diagnosed and the prevalence rates and theories concerning the etiology of depression in children. It then discusses the various treatments options that are currently available for childhood depression.

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"Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in Anxious Children (CBT) was designed to teach children about how to recognize physiological and psychological indicators evident in emotional distress. The children are then taught to process this information and modify it in order to bring about changes in behavior and affect. The result of such therapy is that when experiencing catastrophic or fearful thoughts the child can then replace them with more realistic ones. This is extremely beneficial because such treatment teaches the child, along with the parents, how to change coping styles when anxiety or depression occurs. This is important because if unaddressed, symptoms of anxiety and/or depression will continue to negatively impact the child (Mendlowitz, Manassis, Bradley, Scapillato, Miezitis & Shaw, 1999)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• AllPsych. "Major Depressive Disorder". 13 April 2003 <http://allpsych.com/disorders/mood/majordepression.html>.
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• Mendlowitz, S., Manassis, K., Bradley, S., Scapillato, D., Miezitis, S., Shaw, B (1999). "Cognitive Behavioral GroupTreatments in Childhood Anxiety Disorders: The Role of Parental Involvement." Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 38. 1223.
• National Institute of Mental Health. (Sept 2000). "Depression in Children and Adolescents."NIH Publication No. 00-4744. Available from: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depchildresfact.cfm.

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