Depression|Childhood

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It is often thought that depression more commonly affects older teenagers, adults and seniors, but children suffer from depression as well. Many suffer in silence without proper treatment because their parents don't understand the signs and don't seek help for their child as a result. This means that the child does not get the proper treatment they need and this can have a negative impact on the child's future; how they interact with other individuals, the level of confidence they develop and so on. Does Your Child Suffer from Depression? By Dr. Jennifer Baxt, DMFT

Childhood depression is a very real but sometimes elusive illness that affects the young today. We take a look at what it actually means and how unity and support in the family can help fight its hold over a child. Childhood Depression By Chris Wong

Child obesity and depression are not alien with each other. In fact the two, more often than not, always go to together. When there is child obesity there is a possible presence of depression. When depression is prevalent, most likely obesity is expected to be present too. Child Obesity and Depression By Milos Pesic