Depression Affects the Whole Family.

Hojnar, Laura; Thomas, Dawn V.; Stillwell, Margaret; Bennett, Tess; Allison, Anita

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ERIC Number: EJ556041

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Depression Affects the Whole Family.

Hojnar, Laura; Thomas, Dawn V.; Stillwell, Margaret; Bennett, Tess; Allison, Anita

Children and Families, v16 n4 p18-20,21-23 Fall 1997

Discusses how expanding one's knowledge of depression can help in supporting Head Start families. Defines depression and lists symptoms of depression for adults and children of various ages, describes how parent's depression can affect child development and the family, and considers how Head Start and support agencies can support children and families. Includes suggested reading list. (KB)

Descriptors: Child Health, Depression (Psychology), Emotional Disturbances, Emotional Problems, Family (Sociological Unit), Mental Health, Mental Health Programs, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Influence, Preschool Children, Young Children

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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