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No. With a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment, a person can lead a normal life. Professionals will advise each person on the type of treatment to follow, based on the best available scientific evidence.

Approximately one in four children or adolescents will develop a mental health disorder associated with their medical condition. A chronic illness presents a significant challenge for the child or adolescent who suffers from it .

Those closest to the child or adolescent are the primary observers and those most familiar with their condition. The first warning signs that may lead us to suspect our son or daughter has depression are:

The symptoms of depression can vary from child to child, depending on age, cognitive and emotional development, and the ability to verbally express emotions and feelings. The most common symptoms are:

Anyone of any age can experience depression, including children. It is estimated that 2% of the child population may be affected by this disorder.

Regular physical exercise can provide relief to people with depression or anxiety problems because it releases endorphins that generate well-being and also frees the mind from worries and allows one to break out of the cycle of ne