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What are some common signs of depression and anxiety in children?
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Symptoms of depression and anxiety in children can include irritability, changes in appetite, social withdrawal, excessive worry, changes in sleep patterns, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches. 2 Other signs may include tearfulness, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, difficulties in school, drug or alcohol abuse, self-mutilating behaviors, and talk of death or suicide.