depression in kids

One among four teenagers battle depression: Signs you should look out for

As a parent, we must know what our child is going through and how they are responding to that situation.
Participation in team sports can reduce depression in preteen kids: Study

According to a study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, it was found that involvement in sports, but not non-sport activities such as music or art, is related to greater hippocampal volume in both boys and girls, and is related to reduced depression in boys.
Greater screen time may lead to increased anxiety and depression, finds study

The more screen time your child has, the more will he or she be prone to anxiety and depression, finds study.
Lack of social and academic skills found in kids with depression

Scientists believe that up to three per cent of children between ages 6-12 may have depressive disorder and they are six times more likely to lack societal skills.
Is your child depressed?

Depression is often considered as an illness of the adult. However, the ailment doesn't have any particular age and can affect almost anyone and everyone. So, how to know if your child is depressed? Here are ways to find out.
Depression in children is often not recognized, claims study

Various experts have emphasized how acceptance of depression is still age-specific in our society and how people don t believe the condition exists or understand it. Parents and teachers may find it difficult to detect depression in young children, that can affect their social skills and academics, a new study shows.

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