B considers herself lucky. She is a mother of three adult children; her oldest and youngest children -- a son "S" and a daughter "D", respectively-both struggled with depression...

B remembers that her son, S, was a happy, cheery child. When he was in second grade there was a noticeable change in his demeanor: he was a bit sadder and more withdrawn. So, B pulled out her parenting books which told her that this kind of change was normal for kids her son's age and that the mood changes would pass naturally. When S was in high school, one of his friends died by suicide.  B says she felt something was off when S began to lose interest in activities he had once loved and was no longer working up to his potential in school.  Full story.   

...Clinicians who are culturally competent are able to provide more effective services by providing accurate diagnoses and identifying appropriate treatment approaches. Culture and social status have a significant impact on beliefs and attitudes on child development, parenting, risk processes, development of interventions, and the effectiveness of those interventions. Research indicates that when clinicians are culturally competent their clients are less likely to drop out of treatment and are more satisfied with the services that are provided.  Many resources listed.