Article: Depression in children.(Health Hotline)(Brief article)

Depression is a disorder that affects thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior and physical health. The main types of depression include major depression, dysthymia, adjustments disorders, bipolar disorder and seasonal affective disorder. According to experts, major depression, dysthymic and bipolar disorders are the most frequently diagnosed mood disorders in children and adolescents. Studies show that 10 to 15 percent of children and adolescents have some symptoms of depression, according to United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration.

There is no single cause of depression in children, but experts say ...

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