Depression in Children

Depression is a debilitating psychological illness characterized by chronic, oppressive sadness that does not subside normally. According to the many studies on children between six and 12 years of age suggest that 10 percent suffer from clinical depression. As in adults, depression in children is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic, biological and environment factors. However, because children cannot express themselves like adults, symptoms of depression are typically manifested differently. Signs of childhood depression include sleep or appetite disturbance, drop in school performance, nervousness or hyperactivity, slowed physical movement or speech, muteness, explosive anger, irritability, excessive crying, unexplained fears, aggression, antisocial behavior, isolation or unsubstantiated physical pain.

                      

                                                                                                         

                                                                                    Miss Anita Chaudhary
                                                                                    ( clinical psychologist )
                                                                                           Asha USA