Depression in Children : Signs, Causes & Treatment

It is a misconception that depression in children is rare. In fact, childhood depression is more common than you think. Knowing the symptoms of depression in children is the first step towards recovery. Watch this video to know the signs of depression in children and how depression in kids is treated.

Depression can occur in people of all ages. It is defined as a low mood that is marked with apathy, sadness and an aversion to things that ordinarily bring joy to the affected person. Know the signs of depression kids, so you can identify if your child is depressed and consult a doctor for a child depression test. This video gives you all the information needed on childhood depression.

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This Video Covers:

00:00 Introduction
00:25 Causes of Childhood Depression
00:43 Signs & Symptoms of Depression in Children
01:18 How is Depression Diagnosed in Kids
01:33 Treatment for Childhood Depression
01:59 Can Depression in Kids Be Prevented?
02:23 How to Find a Good Therapist
02:51 How to Help Your Depressed Child?
03:33 Takeaway

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Content used in this video is for informational purpose only and should not be considered as a substitute for advice from doctors, nutritionist or any health professional. We strongly recommend seeking medical/expert's advice before proceeding.

[euphoria.mantyy]

I am 11 and I suffering with extreme depression and anxiety and many times I have tried telling my parents but they simply say 'Depression? Are you mad? Children don't have depression'. This hurts me so much and I need people to just understand that depression, anxiety etc. Don't effect a person by their age. 💔

[trix.iebrews]

I’m honestly just 11 years old but I have been crying so hard for the past few days, overthinking, I have been trying to uplift myself but it’s hard. My grades have been down and I know I’m to young for this. I don’t know how to tell my parents. To all the kids just like me who are in pain just remember to keep on trying and pls never ever give up on you I TRULY BELIEVE WE CAN GET THROUGH THIS💗

[owenbett]

I am crying 😢 I want to send this to my parents

[sonaljha]

I am just of 13 and the reason behind my depression is everyday parents taunts, others expectation from me, studies, school problems and also having a fanpage on social media
I feel like there is no end of this
I should suicide
Every types of thoughts comes in my mind
But....
Feeling lonely is the worst feeling in the world
And also when ur parents neber wants to understand u
I feel like ab kuch nhi ho skta
I cry for continuously 1-2 hours a day and also in night when I try to sleep but nind bahot der se aati hai 😭

[TheShospitali]

For me it was being left out of everything in school. I wasn't in the school band wasn't involved in anything that cost money always feeling left out & it hurt & you could tell the teachers principles & fellow classmates treated you different. I was so depressed & wanted to die. My dad didn't care him out here making all kinds of money. It was all about his hunting & fishing all the time. It seem to hurt my social life at school. I was constantly being picked on. I just wanted to die. In middle school everybody going to the school band competition I got left behind it hurt. The girls didn't won't nothing to do with you. And everybody seem to put you in a category of being a loser. You could feel it. You was treated differently than the more privileged students. My dad didn't care though even if we had a decent shirt to wear. I hated my childhood. My dad too proud to spend an extra buck on us kids. Take it out on me because he grew up & was treated like crap too. I wanted to die. I realized I was gonna be treated differently & be picked on so I learn to open up a can of whoop @$$ take no crap off of anyone. Now that I'm grown this stuff has stayed with me. It always comes back to haunt me.

[breeannaperry]

Really sad to see so many kids commenting looking for help. I’m here not only as a future parent but also as someone looking for answers to my own childhood.

[kim-divw]

During depression i learned how to keep my look up
I use good humor around others, thus, making me look normal
But really as a 9 year old, I’m suffering from depression
My old friends from SK left
Now everyone in the school
is just a selfish heartless freak
I always have a jacket with me
And i shut myself from others (not volunteering for partners)

Help me :(
How do i look up on the cruel world?

[Funky_Impostor_RoseXD]

I am 11.
And my depression started when I was 9 and a half years old. Because of that, my grades have been down and I lost interests in my favorite things to do.My parents hate me A LOT. I tried to tell my parents about it but they don't even believe me. All they say is 'Depression? There is no depression in children you don't even know what depression is'. I can't even explain to them how depressed I am, they wouldn't believe me. I cry silently for about 1-3 hours and all my friends are fake. My grandparents also hate me, all my family keep comparing me to others. Honestly, I wish I was never born, I think I should $uicid3, I just wish all my pain would go away and I'm actually crying while writing this. It hurts a lot to be lonely and no one there for you and when no one cares about you. My family always swears at me and tells me what a waste of oxygen I am. I also cut myself every week. It's really hard time for me currently😭...

[Addison_]

Btw I am 11, this is one reason why I am having a hard time right now so my nanny (my dads mom) died of stage 4 candy last year on June 1st 2021 and I can’t get over her death because I have no one to talk to.

[imyxtic]

I am 11 and my parents don’t even know what’s happening to me…. My mom without know my emotion conitnuesly yells at me ….. I cry litterly everyday inside …. I’m loosing it.

[Huh-es]

my mom: **reads the thumbnail as** "signs that you must ignore and not care about"

me: okay i don't need help cuz apparently your the one who needs help

[craftondone]

im 12 and i feel empty inside, get a breakdown almost everyday, never really in a good mood for something i usually like and short temper plus anger issues ect.
and im doing all i can to prevent it: i try to distract my self with good and healthy things like sports/hobbies, exircise, and i always eat healthy and im not always eat healthy. This began like a few days ago and idk if its just lonlines or anything else i hope its not actual depression though 😖😢

[Inmyopinion]

I am in depression but I don't know how to tell it to my parents pls help if u know

[anamalfoy]

This is me, but my parents say that depression in children doesn’t exist, if only someone knew our thoughts

[ryantuck]

I made a mistake by getting treatment for my mental health. It was a waste of time and money.

[taedrankjksbananamilkandjk]

My parents don't even know that i know about depression

[rebeccanegussie]

Please help me I want everything to stop

[akankshasingh]

Don't know what to do nd whom to tell this???

[laoise]

I'm 9 and I'm super shy I have anxiety and depression and I don't know how to tell my parents because I don't want them to feel like they failed

[katnissyt]

Ha my ain’t ever gon read this
so I’m as good as dead by now
see ya mom and dad
When y’all find this I’ll prob be dead
goodbye world