Mood disorders, particularly depression is increasingly being recognized among children and adolescents. The bio-psycho-social model for depression denotes that there are neurotransmitters involved and hence drug therapy is of prime importance. The thought process may be irrational, illogical and unrealistic with over generalisation, maximization, of negatives, minimization of positives, etc….necessitating counselling or psychotherapy by trained clinical psychologists. The support of family and friends becomes crucial in maintaining positive result of therapy.