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Depression in Children

The Child Advocate is devoted to children and the parents and professionals that work with them and advocate for them. Depressive Disorder often presents with irritability in children. Part of this information is presented with the permission of Christopher Petersen of The Penn State College of Medicine. The information presented at this site is for general use only and is not intended to provide personal advice or substitute for the advice of a qualified professional. If you have questions about the information presented here, please consult a physician, the resources listed or other professional in your area.

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