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What You Should Know About Child Depression

Although most people associate depression with adults, children and adolescents can suffer from it as well. Unfortunately, many children with depression go untreated because their parents may not identify their condition. It is critical for parents, teachers, and other adults to understand childhood depression . When you understand the signs of depression in children and the causes of depression in children, you may intervene in a beneficial way. Symptoms of childhood disorder: Depression appears differently in children and adolescents than it does in adults. In children and adolescents, irritability and/or rage are more prevalent symptoms of depression. Furthermore, small children typically find it difficult to express their emotions, but teenagers may try to hide their emotional anguish for fear of being judged by others. Because typical habits change as children grow, it can be difficult to determine if your kid is experiencing a phase or something more serious. The first ste

Mood Disorders: Definition, Symptoms, and Treatment

A mood disorder is a type of mental illness that mostly affects your emotional state. They can produce long-term depression , elation, and/or fury. Treatment for mood disorders is generally a combination of medication and psychotherapy . It's natural for your mood to shift based on the circumstances. However, symptoms must be persistent for many weeks or more in order to be diagnosed with a mood disorder . Mood problems can alter your behavior and impair your ability to do normal tasks such as work or education. Depression and bipolar illness are two of the most prevalent mood disorders. What are the symptoms of a mood disorder? Each mood disorder has different symptoms and/or symptom patterns. Symptoms of mood disorders often influence your mood, sleep, eating habits, energy level, and mental ability (such as racing thoughts or loss of concentration). Depressive symptoms in general include: Feeling down most of the time, if not every day. A lack of energy or a sluggis