Take a closer look at each one of these stories and you'll see a thread that unites them. The statistics are staggering. Millions of children and adolescents are suffering from depression in this country alone. In fact, many of the behavioral, social and learning problems facing children and teens today are rooted in clinical depression. The symptoms of these two disorders can be similar and confusing.
Children have a more difficult time identifying and verbalizing their feelings.
So, rather than expressing sadness, a child's inner despair may be expressed in the form of anger. Children with ADHD are at greater risk for depression. It very well might be depression. Many children suffering from depression are thought to have learning disabilities. It's a logical outcome when you consider that lack of concentration, forgetfulness and poor school performance are common signs of this illness.