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Describe The Causes Of Depression In Children And Adults

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Children and adults alike sometimes have emotional problems with their moods, sometimes becoming sad or depressed. Depression is characterised by certain symptoms to be diagnosed by a professional such as: persistent low mood, feeling overwhelming sadness, disturbed sleep, and loss of appetite, concentration and memory issues and not being able to enjoy normal pleasing activities. School children can show signs with lack of sleep, weight loss and becoming withdrawn. They may have trouble concentrating and give up on tasks easily and may have a low sense of sense worth. Older children may have suicidal thoughts or even attempt
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