Is My Child Depressed?
Depression in adults presents itself differently from children and adolescents. A study was conducted in 2007 found that depression in children is typically more serious than in adults. While both reported and showed that the depression was caused primarily by stress which causes chemical imbalances; children acted out more violently towards others and themselves. Most adults spoke to family members or friends about their depression while most children spoke to no one. (Perry, 2007) Below are some symptoms to look…