Table of Contents

Preface and acknowledgements 7[-]1. General Introduction 9[-]2. Depression and Play in Early Childhood 27[-]3. Depression Markers in Young Children's Play 49[-]4. Teacher Ratings of Depression Markers in Young Children's Play 71[-]5. Summary, Conclusions, and General Discussion 89[-]Samenvatting en conclusies 99[-]Curriculum vitae 105[-]

About the Author

Annemieke Mol Lous is a developmental psychologist and special educational psychologist. Since November 2009, she holds a position as Professor in Inclusive Education at Leiden University of Applied Sciences and Thomas More University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam. She also worked as a senior researcher at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and conducted her PhD research at the Radboud University of Nijmegen. Annemieke Mol Lous is connected to a wide range of (international) organizations and universities in the field of Education For All (UNESCO) and the wellbeing of children and young people.