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Depression affects different people in
different ways
learning disorders; and in children who are stressed. The major symptoms of depression oc- cur most of the day, every day, for at least a month and include:
* Feelings of sadness or of being worth- less.
* Loss of interest in doing things your child enjoyed such as sports, hanging out with
friends or playing games. * Lack of energy or too much energy.
* Crabbiness or getting into trouble more than normal.
* A change in sleep habits, such as insom- nia or sleeping too much.
* Changes in appetite, including weight loss or weight gain.
* Not being able to keep up with school- * Having too much guilt or low self-esteem.
work or home chores because of difficulty concentrating or a lack of energy.
* Suddenly complaining of lots of aches and pains — headaches, stomachaches or leg pains.
* Having feelings of wanting to hurt them- selves or increased risk-taking.
50 It is important to note that these symp-
toms are not caused by grief, such as the loss of a loved one, a relationship break-up or significant move or family change, includ- ing divorce. If you notice your child has some of these symptoms, especially if he has changes in energy or abnormal feelings of sadness, it is important for you to seek help. A great first step is to make an ap- pointment with your primary care provider to screen your child for physical conditions that can cause children to act as though they have depression, to help get to the bottom of your child’s symptoms, and to help you get your child help, if needed. This can include a referral to a mental health specialist. Children with depression do best when their symptoms are picked up early and they get the help that they need from qualified professionals trained at managing mental health conditions. This is one of the reasons why your teen needs an annual well visit beginning at age 11 that includes screening for symptoms of mental health issues. People with depression can be treated in
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