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Making Sense: A Parent's Guide to a Child's Psychiatric Hospitalization (pdf)
If it has been recommended or you have decided that your child is in need of psychiatric hospitalization, this Guide is for you.
The Parent Guide requires that Acrobat Reader be installed on your computer. Click here for a free download.

Guía para padres: Cómo sobrellevar la hospitalización psiquiátrica de su hijo

Can A Depressed Parent Be A Good Parent? You Bet!!
A brochure developed for National Screening Day.

A Parents' How-to Guide to Children's Mental Health Services in Massachusetts (pdf) A reference tool on the kinds of mental health services available for children in Massachusetts, and how to get these services.

Depression Experience Journal: A Computer-Based Intervention for Families Facing Childhood Depression (pdf)
 


Download the free movie player here...The Clinicians at Children's Hospital Boston Speak
Clinicians from the Department of Psychiatry offer their thoughts on a variety of common parent questions.

Eugene J. D'Angelo, Ph.D. is the Chief of Psychology and Co-Director of Outpatient Services:

 How a Diagnosis is Made
 The Definition of Comorbidity
 When it is Time to Seek Treatment
 How to Choose a Doctor

Joseph Gonzalez-Heydrich, M.D. is Chief of the Psychopharmacology Clinic

  •     Needle Phobias
 Information About Antidepressants

Stuart J. Goldman, M.D. is Director of Medical Education and Co-Director of the Mood Disorder Clinic.

  •     Family Struggles
 When to Start Taking Antidepressants
 When to Seek Treatment
 What is an SSRI?
 When do Antidepressants Start Taking Effect?
 Talking About Suicide
 Sad vs. Depressed
 Suicidal Behavior

Joseph Nyre, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who was a project director for this Depression Experience Journal:

 Resources for Identifying Depression

Clinician Stories:
  • A Pocket List of Names
  • Depression in a Medical Hospital: Stuffed Animal Play
  • God Works Through Medicine, Too   
  • Tackling Nightmares
  • What Is This Heaviness?

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The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders requires consultation with trained medical professionals. The information provided on this website is not intended as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care if you have any questions concerning your medical or psychiatric health or the medical or psychiatric health of your child. This website is intended for parents and older adolescents, and contains candid discussions about the impact of depression. Young children should not view this site unless they have a parent or therapist present.
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Updated February 7, 2005
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