Health Tip: Depression in Children

Here are some warning signs

(HealthDay News) - Children are by no means immune from the emotions and stressful times that can contribute to depression.

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Here's a list of possible warning signs of depression in children, courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians:

• Loss of appetite, or weight loss.
• Loss of desire, among young children, for playtime.
• Lack of confidence or self-esteem.
• General disinterest in themselves, family members or once-favored activities.
• Not wanting to go to school.
• Significant changes in sleeping or eating habits.
• Frequent or prolonged physical symptoms, including stomachache or headache.
• Frequent bouts of anger and losing temper.

-- Diana Kohnle