A Deakin University lecturer, psychologist and author says the fact the children as young as five are suffering from depression is due to parents being overprotective. Children are not taught strategies to deal with bad feelings. Symptoms of child depression include sleeplessness, self criticism and pessimism.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by Herald Sun
About: 5 year old children being treated for depression
Date: 7 June 2004
Source: Herald Sun
Author: Cheryl Critchley
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