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Myth or Fact?


15 years ago 0 5 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I've been depressed on and off since I was a child, so yes a child can become depressed.
15 years ago 0 185 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Unfortunatelly is FACT.... I was depressed since... maybe 8 years old or earlier. And all got worse when I was 11-12. It was neither my parents fault even if... All was dependent of some of their decisions. But thaey thought it was the best for me.
15 years ago 0 3043 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
FACT.  It is sad too, that there are so many untreated and the impact on self-esteem can last a lifetime.  I think the most important thing we can give our children is "feeling good about themselves".  Children/adolescents have a tough time figuring out where they fit in and those with depression (especially untreated) must have a more difficult journey. 
15 years ago 0 1693 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Myth: Depression and other illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, do not affect children or adolescents. Any problems they have are just a part of growing up.

Fact: Children and adolescents can develop severe mental illnesses. In the United States, one in ten children and adolescents has a mental disorder severe enough to cause impairment. However, only about 20 percent of these children receive needed treatment. Left untreated, these problems can get worse. Anyone talking about suicide should be taken very seriously.

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