This is one place you want might want to start. http://www.amazon.com/Optimistic-Child-Safeguard-Depression-Resilience/dp/0060977094 http://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/1400078393/ref=pd_sim_b_1
There is quite a bit of evidence that people who have untreated anxiety are more likely to end up depressed.

Setting that all aside for a minute, he's been feeling bad and mom has been feeling bad for years. I can't imagine any good argument for a kid who is going through so much not getting help to develop better coping skills.

Last edited by passthepotatoes; 11/25/09 02:34 PM.