The Warning Signs of Childhood Depression

• Spends a lot of time alone in his or her room
• Losing touch with friends or changing his or her circle of friends
• Missing school or not doing school work
• Change in eating habits - eating too little or too much
• Appears irritable or constantly angry - taking anger out on the family
• Change in sleeping habits
• Seems apathetic
• Physical symptoms, such as a chronic headache or stomach ache
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Talks about suicide