Childhood Depression FAQs
People have a lot of questions regarding Childhood Depression and that makes sense because so many more children and parents are struggling due to the impact of the pandemic on our families.
Does Childhood Depression Go Away?
Left untreated, childhood depression does not usually go away on its own. It can linger and evolve into anxiety, school performance issues, substance abuse in teen years and affect a child’s social and home life. Many adult mental health struggles can be traced to childhood depression that was not addressed.
How Common Is Childhood Depression?
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.
Bipolar disorder is more common in adolescents than in younger children. But bipolar disorder in children can be more severe than in adolescents. It may also happen with, or be hidden by, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or conduct disorder (CD) or oppositional defiant disorder (ODD).
How Does Childhood Trauma Cause Depression?
For any child experiencing trauma, we recommend that you talk with a trauma informed counselor. It is important to understand the impact and signs to look for when a child or family experiences trauma. It is not true that “time heals all things.” We are trained in the effects of trauma on a person’s life and how to help them navigate it to restore the person to balance for mind, body and soul.
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These are our therapists who are experienced in working with Depression.
