Childhood depression?!

Childhood depression?

has your child (age 8-11) been on anti-depressants? what was the outcome?

I just wanted to let you know that Cognitive Behavourival Therapy is apparently very effective for children suffering from depression or anxiety. Perhaps you could speak to your doctor about it?

There are lots of great courses for adults (including free online courses - http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elear... or a ‘prettier’ version of this type of programme can be bought at www.thewellnessshop.co.uk), but I don't know about courses specifically for children - your doctor might though.

You could try the book "Think Good - Feel Good: A Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Workbook for Children and Young People" from Amazon. This is likely to be a CBT course in a book (like the Feeling Good Handbook by Dr Robert Burns). Good luck wiht whatever you choose.