Major depression is manifested by a combination of symptoms (see symptom list) that interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. ... Apparently additional factors, possibly stresses at home, work, or school, are involved in its onset. ... Many women also face additional stresses such as responsibilities both at work and home, single parenthood, and caring for children and for aging parents. ...

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Some warning signs that could indicate a child is struggling with depression include: frequent complaints of vague physical ailments (headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, sudden drop in school performance, lack of interest in play, excessive concern with failure, frequent irritability, crying, lack of social interactions, boredom, attempts to run away from home, and reckless behavior (Hoffmann, Baldwin). ... In all the confusion, it's easy to miss the signs of teenage depression, which can have an impact on the following categories; appetite and sleep changes, changes in energy level, poor ...

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(Pediatrics 2000) No serious problems at home or school. ... (Pediatrics 2000) Cut both wrists while at home alone, called friend thirty minutes later. ... (Pediatrics 2000) Hates parents and school, has run away from home twice and has not gone to school in six weeks. ... (DSM-IV) They are indecisive, have problems concentrating, and may lack energy or motivation; they may neglect their appearance and hygiene; and their normal sleep patterns are disturbed (DSM-IV) Dysthymic disorder is a mood disorder like major depressive disorder, but it has fewer symptoms and is more chronic. ...

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The experience of major depression is not solely a personal event especially when discussing young children- families are affected, school life is effected and certainly young children do not understand why it is they are feeling the way they are. When the sufferer is a child, the family is ultimate...

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