Depression, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinics

Increasing awareness and improved diagnosis of depression in children have highlighted the need for effective therapies and treatments for this population.  This issue examines various treatment options (pharmacologic and nonsomatic) for depressed children and also looks at different sub-sections of the pediatric population, from infants to pre-school age to adolescents.  A top-notch group of authors and guest editors deliver the most current information on this very important topic.  Considering the controversy surrounding treatment of depressed youngsters and considering the prevalence of depressive disorder in children, this issue is a must-read for all child psychiatrists.