Children as young as six can experience depression and anxiety, and parents should watch for mood changes, social withdrawal, risk-taking behaviors and seek professional help if needed.

One of the sad facts of life is that mental health disorders such as depression are afflicting people at an ever-younger age. Children, even preschoolers, are not immune to depression. Evidence ...

Depression isn’t often the first thing anyone thinks about. Parents and schools typically go into escalating-consequence mode — trying to motivate the child to change their patterns. The problem is, ...

Mood changes, falling grades and social withdrawal may be signs of depression in children. Here’s what doctors say parents should watch out for. (Image: Pexels) Child depression often shows as mood ...