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Recognizing Signs Of Childhood & Teen Depression

Guest Info & Links: Dr. Thomas K. McInerny, MD , President of the American Academy of Pediatrics
From the Show: Healthy Children
Summary:What to do about childhood depression, and how to recognize the signs of intense sadness in children.
Air Date: 1/9/13
Duration: 10
Host: Melanie Cole, MS
Guest Bio: Dr. Thomas K. McInerny, MD , President of the American Academy of Pediatrics
McInernyThomas K. McInerny, MD, FAAP, is president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Dr. McInerny took office at the 2012 AAP National Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans, and will serve as the 2012-2013 AAP president.

Dr. McInerny has been a primary care pediatrician in private practice at Panorama Pediatric Group in Rochester, N.Y. for 40 years and is professor and associate chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Golisano Children's Hospital. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Medical School and did his pediatric residency training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Boston. 

Recognizing Signs Of Childhood & Teen Depression
Would you be able to recognize signs your child may be depressed? 

Listen to this very important show as we discuss what parents can do about childhood depression, treatment options available for children and teens and the health impact of untreated depression.  

Thomas K. McInerny, MD, FAAP,  President of the American Academy of Pediatrics joins Melanie Cole, MS to help parents to be sensi­tive to the signs of childhood depression.
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