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

Smiling mother and daughter use a tablet

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.