Did you know that depression affects approximately 5% of children and teenagers?1 However, there are currently very limited treatment options for children with depression, also called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Research is being done that may bring alternative treatment options out into the open for children in the future.
1Schaffer et al. 1996If your child or teenager is depressed, consider joining our research study.
It’s normal for children and teenagers to have sad or moody days, but when those feelings last for two weeks or longer, it could indicate that something more serious is going on. As adults, it can be hard for us to accept that children can also have depression, but research is going on now to help find new medicines for children with depression in the future.
If your child has been displaying one or more of these signs of depression for at least two weeks, and they are interfering with his/her ability to function, then he/she may be depressed and eligible to take part in this research:
- Frequent sadness, or crying
- Decreased interest in activities
- Persistent boredom; low energy
- Social isolation
- Low self-esteem and guilt
- Extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure
- Increased irritability, anger, or hostility
- Frequent absences from school or poor performance in school
- Poor concentration
- A major change in eating and/or sleeping patterns
- Talk of, or efforts to run away from home
Researchers are studying an investigational medication to see if it may help children with depression, also called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
To help determine if your child can take part in this study, click the button to answer a few questions. You are under no obligation to participate. None of the information you provide will be stored.