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Child Depression Defined

Child Depression Defined

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Child depression is one of the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear during childhood and adolescence. Some of the common signs for child depressions are sadness that won't go away, boredom, hopelessness, unexplained irritability or crying, and loss of interest in usual activities. Child depression can lead to school failure, alcohol or other drug use, and even suicide.

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Source: National Institute of Mental Health
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Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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