Depression in children Symptoms

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Symptoms of DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN

Children having depression can show some or most of the following symptoms¹:

Having suicidal thoughts
Mental irritation
Loss of interest in hobbies
Rejection towards life
Feeling of emptiness
Poor energy
Sleeplessness
Loss of appetite
Weight loss

These symptoms may generally be seen in young children and adolescents for short time. But, if they last for more than two weeks and interfere with regular daily activities and family and school life, the child should be evaluated for clinical depression.¹

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