Pediatric depression is a relatively common psychiatric condition that can continue episodically into adulthood.  In this podcast episode PNP Karen Gentile talks with Dr. Denise Gardner, a licensed clinical psychologist, about pediatric depression.  The topics reviewed in this episode include:

• Bad mood vs. depression
• How depression develops
• Assessing risk and suicidality
• Can I prevent depression in my child?
• Can I help my child with depression?
• How therapy can help with depression
• Accepting the diagnosis of depression and reducing stigma