Depression, Sadness, and Mood Changes
If your child feels sadness, loses interest in everyday activities, or has significant changes in mood, they could have a mental health condition and it may be time to seek help.
We treat a variety of challenges, including:
Depression or sadness
Depression may manifest itself with friends, school, appetite, or sleep patterns. Depressed children are often moody, angry, unpredictable, and challenging to reach and feelings of sadness or apathy are persistent.
Chronic or long lasting depression
Some cases of depression can last months or even years. Symptoms are very similar to other forms of depression, but last much longer. Children with this type of depression will typically report having more bad or "off" days than good.
Mood changes
Some kids may have frequent and rapid changes to mood including bursts of anger, tantrums, and extreme irritability. Parents may feel like they're walking on eggshells around their child with this condition and can't seem to figure out what is triggering these outbursts.