By involving a parent, the child will have someone to rely on for support during difficult times. The program consists of six months of intensive therapy with parent and child, four months of maintenance sessions and follow-up evaluations twice in the second year. There is no cost to participate in the study. To qualify for the study, a child must be between 7 and 12 years of age, experiencing long-term depression and living with at least one parent or guardian who is willing to be involved in treatment. Children not eligible for the study include those with other major illnesses, severe conduct disorders and attention disorders that require medication, or those who are involved in the court system, such as custody or juvenile detention hearings.
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For more information about psychiatry or to learn about current research studies, visit the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic Web site.