Can young children suffer from depression?

Yes, it’s possible.

Depression in children does happen, but it might be a little difficult to base a diagnosis since the symptoms are not similar to those found normally

Yes, young children can suffer from depression. It can be difficult to recognize in kids because the symptoms can differ slightly from adults, and children do not have the vocabulary needed to explain how they're feeling. Some symptoms of depression in children include:

- social withdrawal

- poor academic performance

- somatic symptoms that don't improve with treatment (headaches, stomach aches)

This is a very informative article about pediatric depression.

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Pediatric depression is difficult to identify and manage because of complex nature of the disorder. Psychological and cognitive developments impact the clinical presentation and often make assessment tenuous. In addition, the disorder is often associated ...