Depression in children is as real as it is for teens and adults. While the rate of depression in children is lower than for teens and adults, it is possible for preschoolers to suffer from depression and it is not unusual to find symptoms of depression in children aged from 6 to 12. From ages 9 to 12, it is thought that 12 percent of children can suffer from depression.
Knowing how to prevent depression in children you're responsible for can help to ensure that they don't suffer from this debilitating mental health illness and give them a firmer grounding for dealing with their emotions early on. While there is no guarantee that a child won't get depression, a child whose parents or guardians are actively on the alert for preventing depression can do a lot to keep it at bay or deal with it should it arise.
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