Child Depression?
Could my child have depression? I am noticing trouble falling asleep, constant drowsiness (even after 12 hours of sleep), sadness, boredom, and irritability. What should I do? 
Hi, there. The symptoms you're mentioning do sound like depression. Have you talked with your child's teachers about his/her behavior at school? Sometimes a teacher can give you a good perspective. I think I would take your child to a psychologist for an evaluation and then you'll know. Don't be afraid of making a mistake about it, it's better to be safe than sorry. One of my sons was depressed before he was 12 and by the time I took him in, they were about ready to hospitalize him, so I probably waited too long.
Thanks for reaching out here and hope things go okay for you and your child. It's good that you're noticing the symptoms.
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