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Bookmark or Share- Anxiety and Depression in Children | CDCThe United States Preventive Services Taskforce recommends screening for anxiety in children aged 8 to 18 years and for depression in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years. Some of the signs and symptoms of anxiety or depression in children could be caused by other conditions, such as trauma.
- Depression in Children and Teens > Fact Sheets - Yale MedicineWhat is childhood depression? Depression may be diagnosed when a child or teen has persistent feelings of sadness that interfere with the ability to function. Loss, stress, co-occurring mental health conditions (such as ADHD or anxiety), and a family history of depression raise the odds that a child may experience depression.
- Depression in Children: Causes, Symptoms & TreatmentDepression in children is a mood disorder that can cause them to feel sad, irritable or hopeless. Children often have mood swings. They may feel sad or irritable for a period of time, like after getting a bad grade or a falling out with friends. But after a while, they tend to feel better again.
- Depression in Children: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - WebMDChildhood depression can be assessed, diagnosed, and effectively treated with medications and/or psychotherapy. Left untreated, childhood depression is a serious depressive disorder that can...
- Childhood Depression:Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & MoreDepression affects about 3 percent of U.S. children. The persistent sadness and symptoms can interfere with daily life, interrupting school and social activities. Childhood depression is a...
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