The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimates that more than 3 million children suffer from depression. More than 20,000 children in Harris County suffer from depression and other mental illnesses. Unfortunately, less than half receive the treatment they need, often because parents fail to recognize the seriousness of their child's mental state. In reality, the child may be suffering from clinical depression, which is serious but can be treated. Treatment for depression is available for children through medications and psychiatric counseling with the child and family.
Depression takes a tremendous toll on children - physically, mentally and socially.