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The fact that a child feels lonely or irritated that doesn’t mean he or she has childhood depression. Depression is different from the everyday blues that most of the kids develop at different times growing up. Depression in children is a persistent feeling of sadness, and when it occurs, the child feels alone, hopeless, and worthless. When this kind of sadness is unending and disrupts every part of a child’s life, from daily activities and schoolwork to friendships, it could be depression. Along with the child’s life, depression also affects the life of every family member. Distinguishing between normal behavior and true symptoms of depression in children is not always easy. Here are some of the symptoms that you should look for to detect depression in children. Anger or irritability Though it is a very common symptom of sadness or depressed mood in a child, they can also externalize responses, such as frequent temper outburst and aggressive behavior. Depression in younger ch...

Most people consider bipolar disorder an adult mental illness, however, children as young as six years old have been diagnosed with the disorder. BPHope.com is an online resource for people who are interested in learning more about bipolar disorder and the symptoms of depression. They recently added a “Kids” category to help children, teens, and parents better understand diagnosis and treatments. Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings. The person might be having a depressive episode where they feel very sad and lethargic or they might be having a manic episode, where they feel euphoric and irritated. Of course, it is not always one or the other the individual struggles with; there are also periods of emotional balance in between. Some symptoms of bipolar disorder differ slightly in children than in adults. Kids and teenagers who are having a depressive episode might: Feel and seem very sad Eat too much or too little Have little energy Not be inter...

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that affects 5.7 million people in the United States. People suffering from this mental illness experience both symptoms of depression and symptoms of mania, which is where the alternate term “manic depression” came from with relation to bipolar disorder. While many people might realize that bipolar mania is accompanied with a feeling of high energy, euphoria, and being easily destructible, they might not realize the symptoms of depression . 7 Surprising Symptoms of Depression in Bipolar Disorder When an individual is suffering from bipolar disorder, when they are in a depressive state, they often feel an inability to experience pleasure. This can be in regards to activities they usually enjoy, spending time with friends and family, and any other pleasure they usually enjoyed in life. The bipolar depression can manifest itself by making the individual feel mentally and physically sluggish. Lacking focus and decisiveness, an inability to...

Even though the average age of onset for bipolar disorder is 25, people of any age can exhibit symptoms, including children. Bipolar disorder is a mental, treatable illness that is characterized by extreme mood changes. The individual alternates from one end of the mood spectrum to the other. They might feel symptoms of depression and then symptoms of mania; the cycle varies from individual to individual. How would you know if your child has bipolar disorder? What are the clues you should listen to if you suspect they might be suffering? Your child gets very excited and is very excitable. Your child is much more active than other children their age. Your child exhibits extreme mood changes from marked “highs” to “lows.” Other people are commenting about your child’s moodiness. Your child’s moodiness is affecting their home life, school life, and friendships. These are some of the aspects to look for if you suspect your child might have bipolar disorder. You should also know what’s in...