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Depression In Children And Teens
Depression symptoms in children and teens
Does depression affect children?
Depression can affect people of any age, including children. Although children naturally have mood swings as they grow and develop, depression is different. The disorder can affect how children interact with friends and family. It may prevent them from enjoying school, sports, hobbies, or other normal childhood activities.
In children, depression, and anxiety often go hand in hand. Anxiety is a medical condition that causes feelings of fear, panic, or worries about everyday situations. Sometimes, depression or anxiety in children gets chalked up to “growing pains.” But if you have any concerns about behavioral or mental health, talk to a healthcare provider.
In younger children:
- sadness
- irritability
- clinginess
- worry
- aches and
- pains
- refusing to go to school
- Being underweight, etc
In teens:
- sadness,
- Irritability
- feeling negative and worthless
- Anger
- poor performance or poor attendance at school
- feeling misunderstood and extremely sensitive
- using recreational drugs or alcohol
- eating or sleeping too much
- self-harm
- loss of interest in normal activities
- avoidance of social interaction, etc
- Early intervention & effective treatment will help to recover fast & effectively.