Bouts of sadness in childhood are normal, but up to a quarter of children will experience depression before they finish high school, and clinical depression in children seems to be on the rise. Frequent sadness that won’t go away, crying, hopelessness, withdrawal, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep, appetite or energy are some of the key signs of depression, said David G. Fassler, M.D.
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