18 Signs of Depression in Children
10. Your child feels tired almost all the time.
11. You realize that your child’s attention span has been adversely affected and he/she has trouble concentrating on things and activities.
12. Your child experiences feelings of uselessness and not being ‘worthy’ enough.
13. Your child’s grades get affected badly and teachers start to complain about him/her not being attentive in class.
14. He/she tries to get your attention by being destructive and indulging in pranks.
15. You realize that your child is carrying loads of guilt about anything and everything.
16. Your child often complains that he/she is ‘bored’.
17. He/she threatens you by talks of running away from home.
18. He/she talks often about suicide or death. You should seek immediate professional counsel for your child if he/she is obsessed over thoughts of death and dying.
If your child is experiencing depression and showing signs, then it’s time to get some medical help. Do not delay and act fast. Be there for your baby always and keep reminding him how much you love him!
