Condition
Pediatric Persistent Depressive Disorder
What You Need to Know
Persistent depressive disorder is a type of depression. A child with this type of depression has a low, sad or irritable mood for at least one year.Key Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
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Meet the Providers Who Treat Persistent Depressive Disorder
Helping Teens Enjoy Life and Succeed
Dr. Adelaide Robb is Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's National Hospital. She and her team focus on improving mental health ― helping patients and their families solve problems, get through challenges and develop resilience.
Departments that Treat Persistent Depressive Disorder

Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Children's National offers assessment, diagnosis and care for children and teens with behavioral, emotional and developmental disorders. From a variety of therapy options to medication management and support for the whole family, our healthcare providers offer solutions to children’s mental health issues in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Mood and Trauma Disorders Program
The Mood and Trauma Disorders Program at Children's National Hospital provides effective, personalized treatment for children and teens with depression and other mood disorders.