Understand more about depression in children and young people, and find out how we can help.
When to seek support for depression
Depression can develop gradually, making it difficult to recognise right away. It can range from mild, which affects some aspects of daily life, to severe which can make everyday life almost impossible to cope with.
Whatever type of your child has, there are people and treatments that can help. Remember that the earlier you reach out, the better your child’s chance of recovery
Step by step
Diagnosing depression
Our psychiatric assessments use effective, evidence-based methods to diagnose your child’s issues and identify what kind of support might help them.
Treating and managing depression
In this video, Dr Angus McLellan explores the personalised and collaborative approaches to treating depression. From lifestyle changes to psychological support and medication, he highlights how no one-size-fits-all solution exists, and why effective treatment is about finding what works best for each individual.