yes. childhood depression is different from the normal "blues" and everyday emotions that occur as a child develops. just because a child seems depressed or sad does not necessarily mean they have depression. but if these symptoms become persistent disruptive and interfere with social activities interests schoolwork and family life it may indicate that he or she has the medical illness called depression. keep in mind that while depression is a serious illness it is also a treatable one.
can children really suffer from depression?