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Jan 2021
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Depression in children

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Depression in children is characterised by sad or irritable mood, anhedonia, decreased capacity to have fun, decreased self-esteem, sleep disturbance, social withdrawal or impaired social relationships, and impaired school performance. It is one of the most common paediatric psychiatric disorders, especially among girls during adolescence. David A. Brent, ... Show More
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