HOW TO HELP A CHILD IN DEPRESSION

Depression may be present when your child has:

• A sad or irritable mood for most of the day. Your child may say they feel sad or angry or may look more tearful or cranky.
• Not enjoying things that used to make your child happy.
• A marked change in weight or eating, either up or down.
• Sle​eping too little at night or too much during the day.
• No longer wanting to be with family or friends.
• A lack of energy or feeling unable to do simple tasks.
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Low self-esteem.
• Trouble with focusing or making choices. School grades may drop.
• Not caring about what happens in the future.
• Aches and pains when nothing is really wrong.
• Frequent thoughts of death or suicide.