Symptoms of Depression in Children
Do you notice a marked change in your child’s mood that has been present more than two weeks?
Sadness,
Irritability,
Loss of interest or pleasure in normally pleasurable activities,
Fatigue,
Insomnia or hypersomnia,
Failure to make expected weight gains,
Inability to concentrate,
Recurring thoughts of death,
Emptiness or hopelessness present in your child most of the day.
If so, your child may be suffering from depression. Consider getting further help for your child today.
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