What Are Signs of Depression?
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth ages 10-24 years. Research shows that more than 95% of people who kill themselves have depression or another diagnosable mental or substance abuse disorder, often in combination with other mental disorders. It's important to treat depression early to help prevent a mental health crisis.
If a child has symptoms of depression, lasting almost every day for two weeks or more, he or she needs to be evaluated.