Raising Depression-Free Children: A Parent's Guide to Prevention and Early Intervention

by Kathleen Hockey

Parents will find the latest information about childhood depression in this much-needed guide, as well as practical, everyday strategies to reduce your child's risk of developing the life-threatening disease. One of the great tragedies of our time is that childhood depression is increasing dramatically. The World Health Organization predicts that by the year 2020, when today's children reach adulthood, depression will rank as the second leading cause...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592850421
• ISBN13: 9781592850426
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful guide for effective parenting

As a mother, teacher and social worker I have had the opportunity to use Kay Hockey's advice in a variety of settings. She offers gentle, easy to follow suggestions for effective interaction with children. Parents anxious to step out of the cyclical trap of failure and discouragement will come to believe that they CAN learn new skills for raising their children after reading this book. Kay Hockey's book is a must for all parents and others who work with those in need of guidance and assistance in raising happy, healthy children.