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Clinical depression goes beyond sadness.
It's more than having a bad day or coping with a major loss such as the death of a parent, grandparent, or even a favorite pet. It's also not a personal weakness or a character flaw. Early-onset depression can lead to school failure, alcohol or other drug use, and even suicide. However, it is highly treatable. Youth under stress who experience a loss or who have attention, learning, or conduct disorders are at a higher risk for depression.