... and social activities. Occasionally the young person loses the ability to anticipate or experience pleasure. Commonly, the individual must be forced or coerced to participate in what previously were usual, fun activities, but the enjoyment is lessened and the participation does not restore interest . School avoidance, school resistance, discomfort in school, and school phobia are symptomatic of depression. Physical complaints of ... professional. While medication may be necessary for some depressed children, Gearing advises parents to get a second opinion before putting children on medi...

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