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Depression in children
(HealthDay News) - Children are by no means immune from the emotions and stressful times that can contribute to depression.
Here's a list of possible warning signs of depression in children:
- loss of appetite, or weight loss
- loss of desire, among young children, for playtime
- lack of confidence or self-esteem
- general disinterest in themselves, family members or once-favored activities
- not wanting to go to school
- significant changes in sleeping or eating habits
- frequent or prolonged physical symptoms, including stomachache or headache
- frequent bouts of anger and losing temper.
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Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
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First published: 02/28/2008
Last updated: 02/28/2008
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