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Is it normal for an 18 year old to have clinical depression?

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It’s not normal for an 18 year old to have clinical depression but when it happens, and it does happen, it often requires psychological intervention. You can visit a mental health clinic in your county free of charge. Call 1–800–448–3000 if you feel a need to talk to a counselor. read more

Children who have parents that suffer from depression tend to develop their first episode of depression earlier than children whose parents do not. Children from chaotic or conflicted families, or children and teens who abuse substances like alcohol and drugs, are also at greater risk of depression. read more

"Clinical depression is like a dark cloud hanging over the child, and there's often a pervasive feeling of gloom, irritability and loss of interest." Since childhood depression isn't on many parents' radar (and sometimes not on doctors', either), it can be easy to miss. read more

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