ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Monday, January 15, 1996               TAG: 9601160009
SECTION: EXTRA                    PAGE: 3    EDITION: METRO 

SIGNS OF CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION:

Persistent sadness.

Inability to enjoy previously favorite activities.

Increased irritability.

Frequent complaints of physical illnesses such as headaches and stomachaches.

Frequent absences from school or poor performance in school.

Persistent boredom, low energy, poor concentration.

A major change in eating or sleeping patterns.

Spends most of time alone.

Speaks of wanting to be dead or talks about suicide.

May abuse alcohol or other drugs.

Children or adolescents who cause trouble at home or at school may actually be depressed but not know it. Because the youngster may not always seem sad, parents and teachers may not realize that troublesome behavior is a sign of depression. When asked directly, these children sometimes say they are unhappy or sad.

- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

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