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A parent who suspects that his or her child has depression tends to feel totally overwhelmed, even panicked. Where to start, where to go? A good place to start would be a teacher at school. Most teachers are sensitive to changes in behavior and may be able to give some insight into a child’s behavior at school.
Secondly, trust your intuition. You know your child. You know that teenagers and pre-teens tend to get sad at times but if a child displays symptoms of depression for longer than two weeks it is time to get professional help. A medical check-up by a Pediatrician or General practitioner should first determine whether there could be a underlying illness causing the depressed mood. A medical practitioner should be able to make a referral to a child psychologist. Else ask around and do some research in your area. Do not let a paediatrician or GP prescribe anti-depressants to your child. This is a very, very serious route to take with a child and should only be done after serious consideration by a qualified child psychologist.
Different psychologist may have different approaches but keep in mind that the process of diagnosing a child with depression is a lengthy one with a lot of sessions and interviews. In most cases the parents and other family members may form part of the process of coming to diagnoses. Keep in mind that this process should still be fun for your child; a playful time and not a negative experience. It is very important that a child feels comfortable talking to a counselor/psychologist.