Common Signs of Depression

How can you tell if your gifted child is struggling with depression?
Has your child experienced -insomnia or oversleeping -change in appetite -social withdrawal -fatigue or low energy -thoughts of death or suicide -impaired thinking or concentration -physical ailments that dont respond to treatment -increased sensitivity to rejection -sadness or hopelessness

Sources
http://www.helpguide.org/ment al/depression_teen.htm http://voices.yahoo.com/teachin g-understanding-gifted-studentssuffering-12093.html?cat=5 http://www.webmd.com/depress ion/guide/depression-children One of the best sources for you will be your school counselor. They have personal interaction with your student and they have experience!

Is your gifted child suffering from depression?

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For more information
1234 Get Yourself Informed Lane Hope, Massachusetts 12345 http://www.helpguide.org/mental/d epression_teen.htm

Your Child is not the only one

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And you are not alone.