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80% of adolescent suicides are boys
Beyond age 5, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. (Executive Summary, page 8 of the report.)
Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14 (NIMH)
Mood disorders account for majority of deaths by suicide
While depression is one of the most common, severe and least detected mental illnesses among young people, early recognition can lead to successful treatment outcomes. The Swensrud Depression Prevention Initiative at Children's Hospital Boston is working with communities to address depression in young people. Toolkits and workshops are available on prevention, earlier diagnosis and referral.
All parents should request that their pediatrician use the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC-Jellinek) instrument during each office visit for ages 4 through 16. (Various languages, child & adult versions)
Teens need sleep - sleep deprivation mirrors symptoms of depression.
Fish oil (Omega 3) is safe for kids to eat and may reduce symptoms of depression.
As the primary contact for your child's mental health; every MA pediatrician should be registered with McPap (Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Project) for answers within 30 minutes.
This 'parent checklist' contains tips for requesting the pediatrician partner with you and other suggestions. It is from the Wellesley panel discussion titled 'Promoting Teen Wellness: Ideas for Action'.
Written by and for kids, the Depression Experience Journal is a safe web site maintained by Children's Hospital Boston.
Parent's How-To Guide To Chilkdren's Mental Health Services in Massachusetts
If a parent feels that the therapist isl not answering questions, consider switching to a therapist supportive of family-oriented treatment. William Beardslee clearly illustrates that family is the core of depression prevention and treatment in 'Out of the Darkened Room: Protecting the Children and Strengthening the Family When a Parent Is Depressed'.
McLean Hospital develops equipment to accurately diagnose and treat ADHD; finds a third of kids are mis-diagnosed.
Short video for girls on impossible perfection illustrating how unrealistic media images are created.(Dove)


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