Low mood, unhappiness, tearfulness and irritability are common features of teen depression, particularly when not related to anything specific. Extreme reactions are also a sign. For example, if someone dies it is common for everyone to feel upset, but if the grief seems more extreme or lasts much longer it could indicate depression.
Teen depression is important as it can indicate the start of further and deeper symptoms. The fact that depression is both persistent and long-lasting has...
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The National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health has designated this week, May 2-8, as National Children's Mental Health... Read more »
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Though children can show signs of passing sadness, we typically think of depression as an adult disorder. Children and teens can however,... Read more »
Last week, I wrote about the often unrecognized occurrence of depression in an individual with chronic illness. This week, I introduce you... Read more »
Caring for a loved one with dementia can lead to depression and illness. But according to a new study, intervention may help. Researchers at the... Read more »
Results of a new study suggest that children as young as age three can suffer from depressive disorders. Previous research has suggested that about 2... Read more »
A team of scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified brain regions that play a role in the development of childhood anxiety.... Read more »
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