Signs & Symptoms
- Frequent crying, sadness, tearfulness
- Depressed or irritable mood
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability and anger
- Fatigue
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Sleep problems or appetite problems
- Social withdrawal
- Restlessness or slowing down
- Decreased interest or pleasure in activities
- Extreme sensitivity to failure
- Poor concentration
- Frequent absences and declining academic performance
- Boredom, low energy
- Low self-esteem and guilt
- Thoughts of death
There are two basic types of depression: major depression which lasts at least two weeks, and the milder but chronic dysthymia, which is a less severe but longer lasting depressed mood that lasts for a year or longer and seems to characterize the child's temperament or personality.
