Childhood Depression
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📋Overview
Childhood Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, irritability, or a loss of interest in activities. It serves as the pediatric form of major depressive disorder and involves diagnostic criteria adapted for specific developmental considerations in younger populations.
The condition is typically identified in children and pre-adolescents when emotional or behavioral shifts begin to impact daily functioning. These persistent symptoms are distinct from the temporary periods of sadness that can occur during typical childhood development.
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