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Battling Depression: How Parents Can Fight Back
Your teen seems "down," moody, rebellious or irritable. Is this a normal phase she's going through? Or is it a sign of something worse: clinical depression? Clinical depression is a serious illness that your child can't battle without professional help; it often requires treatment with medication and/or therapy before its symptoms can be conquered or controlled. More than three million teens in this country suffer from depression, and it can lead many of them to intentionally injure themselves, or even take their own lives. Depressed children need your help! But how can parents tell the difference between normal teenage mood swings and clinical depression? Dr. Winnie King and two mental health experts tell you what to look for, and what treatments are most effective if your child is diagnosed with depression. You'll also learn about the use of antidepressant medication in teens, and the importance of monitoring your child to avoid potentially damaging side effects. And you'll hear from four courageous young women who will share stories of their battles with depression, and the steps they've taken to overcome it.
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