You said that your child sometimes seems sad or irritable.
Your child may be less interested in things that s/he used
to find fun. S/he may also feel bad about him/herself.
You said that you and/or other adults are concerned about
this. All children are sad from time to time, but your
child is sad more often than other children.
You said your child has one or more of the following
problems:
Feels sad or irritable
Crying
Doesn't want to do things s/he used to
enjoy
Eats too much or too little
Problems falling asleep or waking up too
early
Has too little or too much
energy
Feels worthless
Has little or no hope
Can't stay on task
Feels bad him/herself
Says his/her head or stomach
hurts
Warning Signs that things are getting worse
Your child thinks a lot about
death.
Your child has thoughts of harming
or killing him/herself or a plan to do so.
Your child often feels
worthless.
Your child is sad or irritable a lot of the
time.
If you think these problems are getting worse talk to your
child's doctor, even if you have discussed these things
before.
