Childhood Depression Education Essay
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All of these types of clinical depression affect children at varying rates and severity (Lack & Green, 2009). Between 2- 6% of children and teenagers experience depression. Suicide, which may be caused by depression, is the third leading cause of death in individuals between 10-19 years old (Whittington et al., 2004). This paper delves into the often-maligned issue of childhood depression, its causes and management.