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Here we share just a small part of this very informative article by Child Mind Institute, if you want to read all the article please visit: https://childmind.org/article/signs-of-depression-during-coronavirus-crisis/
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Depression can be easy to miss, especially in teenagers, since adolescents are often moody. But with sadness and irritability widespread during this crisis, the signs can be even easier for family members to overlook. Likewise, kids and teens who are struggling may not recognize their own symptoms for what they are.

Symptoms of depression include:
-Unusual sadness or irritability, persisting even when circumstances change
-Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
-Reduced feelings of anticipation
-Changes in weight
-Shifts in sleep patterns
-Sluggishness
-Harsh self-assessment (“I’m ugly. I’m no good. I’ll never make friends.”)
-Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness
-Thoughts of or attempts at suicide.


​If your child continues to show symptoms of depression, it’s important to get professional help. Speak with your child’s pediatrician or primary care physician to get a referral for a mental health professional or contact a mental health professional directly.


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  • Home
  • About EFC
    • Meet the Staff
    • Meet the Board Members
    • Meet the Volunteers
  • Early Start
    • Early Start Resource Staff
    • Early Start Events
    • Newsletter-English
    • Newsletter-Español
    • Early Start (Intervención temprana)
    • Story time at our facebook page
  • Programs and Services
    • Annual Conference
    • Clubs
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • information & Events
    • Event Photos
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Topics A‑Z
    • Autism: What are the symptoms?
    • Anxiety log to find out why your child gets anxious
    • Angry Kids: Dealing With Explosive Behavior
    • Are Time Outs Harmful to Children?
    • 8 Ways to Build a Strong, Loving Bond With Your Autistic Child
    • Homemade bedtime schedule for kids can be a powerful visual reminder
    • Managing problem behavior at home
    • Social Challenges of Kids With Learning Problems
    • Quick Facts on Selective Mutism
    • 5 Tips for Talking to Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
    • Overcoming obstacles while traveling with people who have ASD
    • Did you know the signals of depression on kids/teenagers?
    • How to Make the Most of Your IEP meeting
    • Helping Kids Dare to Share/Ayude a los niños a atreverse a hablar
    • Advice for kids​/Consejos para niños ​
  • 2022 Newsletter
    • April 2022
  • 2021 Newsletter
    • November 2021
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  • Newsletter-English