My daughter seems depressed, is there anything i can do?

YES: Talk to her, and seek professional help....Depression rarely resolves on its own.Child's age, precipitating factors, length of symptomatology, co-existing physical, social and enviromental factors all add to the problem..So does waiting on things to get better own their own.

Lots: The positive side is there is a good deal you can do to help. Good communication with your daughter is the key. Start with your primary care provider to see if referral to a specialist is warranted for treatment. Don't delay. The good news is that depression is a treatable disease. Explain to your daughter there is no reason she should feel guilty about either being depressed or getting treatment.

You have to find out: Why she is depressed in the first place to give you a better approach and a more effective treatment plan.Best to see her pediatrician.Depends on findings, she may be referred to a psychiatrist for evaluation/ management.For all you know she just needed someone to listen to her.She may have lost a friend, relative or effects of meds she is taking.