Depression: A Brief Overview of the Disorder in Childhood

Depression: A Brief Overview of the Disorder in Childhood
By: James H. Johnson, Ph.D., ABPP
University of Florida

Case Examples
Childhood Depression:
History
Acceptance of Depression as a Child Disorder
Child Depression Lite
DSM IV CRITERIA: Major Depressive Episode
Major Depressive Episode
Major Depressive Disorder
Anxiety Versus Depression
Childhood Depression:
Prevalence
Comorbidity
Prognosis: Initial Recovery
Prognosis: Recurrence
Etiology: Conceptual Models of Depression
Psychoanalytic Views
The Role of Life Stress
Specific Life Stressors
Cognitive/Behavioral Views
Examples of Cognitive Distortions
Cognitive/Behavioral Views
Behavioral Views
Learned Helplessness and Depression
Learned Helplessness
Cognitive/Behavioral Views: Child Research Findings
Research Findings
Biological Perspectives
Genetic Factors
Other Biological Findings
Treatment of Childhood Depression
Interpersonal Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Psychotropic Medications
Combination Therapies
Treatment: Final Comments

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