8 Signs Your Child is Depressed (For Parents)

Consider sharing this video with your parents to help raise awareness and make childhood depression, not a stigma.    The percentage of adults who experienced any symptoms of depression was highest among those aged 18–29 (21.0%), followed by those aged 45–64 (18.4%) and 65 and over (18.4%), and lastly, by those aged 30–44 (16.8%). Up to 3% of children and 8% of adolescents in the U.S. have depression. The condition is significantly more common in boys under age 10. But by age 16, girls have a greater incidence of depression.    Just because a child seems sad doesn't necessarily mean they have significant depression. But if the sadness becomes persistent or interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life, it may mean they have a depressive illness. Keep in mind that while depression is a serious illness, it’s also a treatable one.   Suicide Hotlines:  America: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  Canada: 1-866-531-2600  Australia: 13 11 14  United Kingdom: +44 (0) 8457 90 90 90  Beijing: 0800-810-1117  Hong Kong: +852 28 960 000  Japan/Tokyo: 81 (0) 3 5286 9090  Brazil: 55 11 31514109 or (91) 3223-0074  Mexico: 9453777 Germany: 0800 111 0 111  Russia: (495) 625 3101 India: 91-22-27546669  Iran: 1480  South Africa: 0800 12 13 14   This is only a short list of a few countries, however there is always somebody to reach out to.