Childhood is a happy time, right? Not necessarily. Consider these facts.
Depression(抑郁症) may occur in as many as 1 in 33 children.
Once a child has an episode(一段情节) of depression, he or she has a 50 percent chance of experiencing another episode in the next 5 years.
Suicide(自杀) is the 6th leading cause of death for 5–to–15-year-olds.
If your child experiences 5 or more of these signs or symptoms(症状) for at least 2 weeks, he or she may be experiencing depression or another mental illness.

Feeling——Does your child demonstrate: Sadness               Emptiness Hopelessness          Guilt Worthlessness Lack of enjoyment in everyday pleasures	Thinking ——Is your child having trouble: Concentrating        Making decisions Completing schoolwork Maintaining grades Maintaining friendships
Physical problems—Does your child complain of : Headaches            Stomachaches Lack of energy Sleeping problems ( too much or too little) Weight or appetite changes ( gain or loss)	Suicide risk--Does your child talk or think about: Suicide Death Other morbid （生病的）subjects
Behavior problems ——Is your child: Irritable                              Not wanting to go to school     Wanting to be alone most of the time       Having difficulty getting along with others Cutting classes or skipping school         Dropping out of sports, hobbies or other activities Drinking alcohol or using drugs.

Sometimes, a child who causes problems at school or at home may actually be depressed, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. If you think your child may be depressed, it’s important to have your child treated. Discuss your child’s problems with his or her doctor. The doctor may suggest a referral to a children’s psychologist(心理医生)or psychiatrist（精神病医生）.
Treatment may include individual and family therapy(治疗), along with an antidepressant medication (抗抑郁药)
This article is particularly written for ____.

A．parents

B．teachers

C．children

D．psychologists

Which statement describes a child who may have physical problems?

A．The child is always in high mood.

B．The child always feels tired but sleeps only four hours a day.

C．The child hates to study.

D．The child can not concentrate on one thing for a long period.

When your child always talks about death or other morbid subjects, he or she___

A．may has trouble in thinking	B．may have suicide risk
C．may have behavior problems	D．may have physical problems

What should we do when we find our kids experiencing depression?

A．Ask for leave to accompany them at home.

B．Ask them to take antidepressant immediately.

C．Go to see the doctor.

D．Ask them to have a good rest.

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