Depressed children may behave differently as compared to depressed adults. Help should be asked if following signs persist-

• Frequent sadness and crying
  
  
• Feeling of hopelessness
  
  
• Disinterested in surrounding with persistent boredom
  
  
• Low energy and easy fatigability
  
  
• Avoids friends and social contact
  
  
• Poor self esteem
  
  
• Frequent complaints of aches in the body
  
  
• Falling grades and poor performance in school
  
  
• Inability to concentrate
  
  
• Increased / Decreased appetite
  
  
• Increased / Decreased sleep.
  
  
• Runs away from home
  
  
• Thoughts of suicide
  
  
• May abuse alcohol or drugs to feel better.