Childhood depression: Diagnostic considerations

Childhood depression: Diagnostic considerations CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION: DIAGNOSTIC CONSIDERATIONS HARVEY F. CLARIZIO Michigan State University The basic purposes of this review are to: (a) examine existing definitions of childhood depression and their implications for diagnosis; (b) evaluate certain of the better known self-report inventories, parent rating scales, psychiatric interviewing schedules, and peer nomination techniques; and (c) address diagnostic issues associated with reli