How can i determine if my 10 year old child has depression?

Ask your child: There are signs such as loss of interest, changes in eating , sleeping and school habits that are seen with depression but in a 10 year old you should simply ask your child if he/she feels sad and if so, about what.

Child Psychiatry: A full evaluation by a child psychiatrist is indicated. Children exhibit different symptoms of depression than adults. For example, irritability may be more pronounced.

Child issues: children who are depressed often show persistent irritability, withdrawal from social interaction, poor performance in school, decrease or increase in appetite.