Though children can show signs of passing sadness, we typically think of depression as an adult disorder. Children and teens can however, suffer from depression, and about 5% of children and teens, suffer from depression at any given point in time. Certain children may be at risk for depression: if your parent(s) had it, if you experience sudden loss, if you have ADD, if you have anxiety disorder.
Symptoms of depression in children can include:
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