Resources for Parents of Children with Depression
Crisis Support for Parents
If your child is in emotional distress or experiencing a mental health emergency, help is available right away. Please reach out to one of these trusted resources:
UNI Crisis Line
Text “HELLO”
Utah Safe App
Books Recommended by Our Counselors for Supporting Kids with Depression
Mary Karapetian Alvord, Ph.D and Anne McGrath, MA
Francis Mark Mondimore, MD
Patrick Kelly, MD
Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
Sheri Van Dijk, MSW
Lake Sullivan, Ph.D
Sara Hamil, LCSW
Downloadable Resource
Quick Tips: Coping Skills for Depression
Our counseling team created this printable guide to help parents support tweens and teens with depression. It’s filled with practical lifestyle and mindset strategies to encourage daily habits that promote emotional well-being.
Trusted Websites for Parents of Kids with Depression
Explore these expert-recommended sites for reliable information, screening tools, and practical tips on supporting children and teens with depression:
Developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org provides a wide range of articles and guidance on kids’ physical and mental health.
As the leading federal agency for mental health research, National Institute of Mental HealthNIMH offers up-to-date insights, resources, and educational materials on depression in youth.
This nonprofit site delivers actionable advice and evidence-based articles to help parents support children’s emotional well-being and promote positive lifestyle changes.
