Depression in Children
20% of all adolescents will experience some form of significant depression.
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Series Overview
Childhood Depression, or just a Bad Temper? Here’s the Key Difference 10 Min
Childhood depression or just a bad temper? In this session, double-board certified psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli (Dr. Dom) breaks down the differences between a kid’s irritability and actual clinical depression in children. He also shares the ONE thing parents should ask themselves if they think their child might be depressed.
What Causes Depression in Children? (Nature vs. Nurture) 16 Min
Nature versus nurture is an age-old debate when it comes to mental health. So what’s the answer when it comes to depression in children? Dr. Dom explains what you need to know about the causes of childhood depression, in this session.
How to Spot the 8 Major Signs of Depression in Children 16 Min
Unlike an adult, a young child will never proactively admit that they are feeling depressed. So it’s incredibly important that parents pay attention to the right behavior in order to spot the signs of depression in children. Dr. Dom shares those crucial steps in this session.
Crucial Parenting Tips for Your Child’s Depression Screening Process 25 Min
Seeking professional help for depression in children is a vital step in helping them achieve long-term mental wellness. In this session, Dr. Dom walks through each essential stage of getting the right diagnosis. He also sheds light on crucial support strategies that parents should use throughout the process.
Depression Treatment in Kids: How It Works & What You Should Know 19 Min
The road to finding the right treatment for your child is a tricky one. Dr. Dom explains exactly how to successfully navigate it in this session. He even enlightens parents on some of the latest cutting-edge research on depression treatments for children.
How to Effectively Prevent Depression Relapse in Your Child 12 Min
Depression has one of the highest rates of relapse. However, there are tried-and-true strategies to successfully prevent relapse and help your child maintain long-term mental wellness. Dr. Dom sheds light on those crucial strategies in our final session.
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About the Series
Depression in children looks completely different than it does in adults – and it leads to complex mental health problems later in life. The good news is that with the education that double-board certified psychiatrist, Dr. Domenick Sportelli (Dr. Dom) provides in this series, it can be properly treated, managed, and even prevented.
This is your parenting toolbox for tackling depression in children early.
Who is this series for?
This series is designed for parents who have a child that they believe is suffering from depression or has been diagnosed with depression. Parents will get an in-depth education and management tools on childhood depression from double-board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, Dr. Domenick Sportelli.
In this series, you’ll discover:
- How to prevent childhood depression in the first place
- How depression manifests in children compared to adults
- How to spot the signs and symptoms of depression in children
- Parenting tips on interacting with your child for optimal success
- How to navigate the mental health system and find treatment and provider for your child
- Managing a relapse episode of depression in your child
“From the age of 13-17 and you have a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, 19% of them will attempt suicide.”
Double Board Certified Psychiatrist, D.O. & Father
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