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🩵 Depression

Recognising signs of depression in children, talking about it, and knowing when to seek professional help.

Recognising signs of depression in children

Why depression often looks like irritability rather than sadness in children, and signs worth taking seriously.

5 min read

Talking with your child about depression

How to open a conversation about low mood without overwhelming or alarming your child.

4 min read

When to seek help for a child's low mood

How to tell routine low mood from something needing professional support, and what to do in a crisis.

4 min read

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