Depression can occur across the lifespan and emerge at any age. There are some unique aspects to depressive symptoms in late childhood/early adolescence. What would be a key question to ask a parent of a child in this age group that may not come up when asking about depression in adulthood?

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Depression can occur across the lifespan and emerge at any age.  There are some unique aspects to depressive symptoms in late childhood/early adolescence. What would be a key question to ask a parent of a child in this age group that may not come up when asking about depression in adulthood?

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Is your child worried or anxious?

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Does your child mention make suicidal comments?

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Does your child struggle with sleep, appetite, and mood?

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Does your child seem irritable or easily angered?

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