Children and adolescents affected by depression commonly:
- appear sad a lot of the time
- withdraw from friends and family
- are irritable
- cry more than usual
- have thoughts and feelings that they are worthless or no good
- stop or lose interest in pleasurable activities
- have trouble with sleeping patterns
- have appetite changes
- have trouble concentrating
- have thoughts of self harm or suicide
- experience physical complaints (feeling sick, eg headaches)
Psychological Treatment
Children and adolescents can be taught skills to help them prevent
and manage depression. The therapy programs used in the Depression
Clinic are research based and are tailored to the individual.
In the first instance, psychological therapy is preferable to medication
for the treatment of depression as it gives clients the skills to manage
depression in the long term.
- There is no charge for service provided.
Medication
Medication can be considered for individuals whose level of depression
is severe and who don’t respond to psychological therapy.
Feel free to call us:
Phone: (02) 4629-5400
Between 9am and 4pm weekdays, and ask to speak to the
Child and Adolescent Intake Worker.
We are a free service providing assessment and treatment of
child and adolescent anxiety problems.
