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What are the risks of not treating my childs depression with medicine?
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Depending on age:: Untreated depression increases the chance of risky behaviors such as drug or alcohol addiction. It also can ruin peer/family relationships, cause problems at school, and make it difficult to overcome serious illnesses or cause illness.
Answered 4/14/2016
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