The more fit a child is, the less likely he or she is to suffer from depression, a new study suggests. That's especially true for girls, according to researchers from the University of North Texas, ...

Fortunately, most children do not suffer from the sometimes-debilitating effects of depression. They face the usual low spots and tough times of growing up, facing life's changes such as moving, ...

Twenty-two percent of U.S. doctors prescribing initial treatment for children with a new diagnosis of anxiety or depression ...

Depression is a debilitating mental disorder that is felt as persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities. It's more than just feeling down or an occasional "sad day"; it's a serious ...

A recent study found that maternal perinatal depression increases the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a ...

Depression in childhood is often overlooked as a mood bounce or behavioural problem. Parents may ignore early red flags, ...

Kids who were not active had a higher chance of developing depression as adults. The relationship between sedentary behavior and poor physical health is well known, but a new study is showing a lack ...

Dr. Schlozman answers the question: 'Conditions Causing Pediatric Depression?' — -- Question: Are there any medical conditions that can cause depression in children/adolescents? Answer: There are ...

Maternal postpartum depression at six weeks is linked to reduced inhibition and emotional control in children alongside increased emotional overeating. The findings were published in Eating Behaviors.

October brings the solidification of school-year routines and the excitement of holidays on the horizon. The temperature begins to drop, daylight fades quickly, and the leaves begin to change. October ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When a parent suffers from depression, children are more likely to need costly health services like emergency room visits, and less likely to get preventive healthcare, ...