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I want to know the youngest age that a child can suffer from major depression?

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Dr. William Holmes answered

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Can Be Young: There is a very low frequency of depression among preschool aged chlldren. However, the incidence of depression is lower for children compared to adults. The percentage of depressed adolescents is only a little lower than in adults.

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Answered 10/3/2016

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