What is Depression - Childhood

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Our daughter has been dx. with severe mood disorder. I was just wondering other then good therapy and meds what else can we do as a family to help her to be the best she can be? The therapist gave us a plan to work on at home,but I was just wondering what other parents did that was a help tp their child,
Posted on 04/08/08, 01:04 pm
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Reply #1 - 04/21/08  12:01am
" what kind of mood disorder? my son is diagnosed with Bipolar NOS (early onset), as well as OCD, GAD and ADHD. He's on Depakote, a small dosage, to help level out his moods and stabilize him. He also takes Adderall XR, again a small dosage, to help him with his ADHD at school. He's also been in therapy for two years now, which has helped tremendously. "
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Reply #2 - 04/21/08  10:00pm
" depression,with mild ODD. she is on zoloft right now. has been since 2nd grade. we are going to the docter tomorrow and will be dicussing meds, she is in therapy. "
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