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| Depression In Children And Teens |
Depression is a medical illness. It affects your
mental and physical health. Anyone can have depression. It is important to know
that it is not your fault. Children and teens who are depressed may have
different symptoms than adults.
Younger
children who are depressed may:
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- Have a poor appetite and/or weight
loss.
- Feel sad or hopeless.
- Not enjoy playing as much as
usual.
- Worry more.
Older
children who are depressed may:
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- Be anxious or have trouble
focusing.
- Be angry and act out or lose their
temper more.
- Have changes in appetite (eating
more or less than usual).
- Not want to go to school or other
social activities.
- Complain of feeling sick often.
- Seem less confident or feel like they can’t do anything right.
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