Abstract
In the present article, we provide an overview and discussion of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression during childhood. First, we review the major epidemiological research in light of the prevalence of depression in children. Second, from an overview of Stark's (1980) program, which is one of the most famous cognitive behavioral therapy pro-grams for depression during childhood, we discuss some prominent components of a cognitive behavioral therapy program for children's depression. Third, we evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy programs for children's depression. Finally, we discuss the role of cognitive behavioral therapy in the clinical setting, and provide recommendations for research on cognitive behavioral therapy for depression during childhood.
