depression screening?
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depression.about.com is an incredibly extensive resource. You'll see. In the search box type in "childhood depression".\n\nBy the way, a child so young could be reacting more to someone else's depression--is it yours? I ask this as a formerly depressed person and as a mom. \n\nI think if you're taking good care of yourself and the little one, and being happy and playful around him/her it will be "contagious". Support and help from people who care about you both is important too.\n\nI'm praying for you and your precious one. I hope About.com and links off it helps.
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It sounds like you are describing depression.  Why not schedule an appointment with your doctor for a complete physical to see if you have a medical basis for these feelings or to find out if you are suffering from depression.
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try this site http://www.streamlinehealth.com/
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Going to a doctor might be best
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Hi.  I just did a Google Search and am going to send you the link.\nIt did state that as of now there are no screening test. :(\n\nI think you will like this site as it does give alot of information regarding different tests that you can take if the Dr. thinks you might have it..\n\nI Care!!!!\n\n~Linda S~\naka\n~longleggedblonde1378~
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hormonal perhaps? You may need eval for depression if its not just for a day or so yo have this feeling Make sure you have had proper sleep and exercise/outoor time.
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Seeing a mental health professional for a screening is the best way to find out if you're depressed. My experience with cocain addicts is that they go through mood swings through the process of getting high and coming down. They often will be paranoid and delusional. Saying things like, "there are video cameras in the bush across from my house" or "the cops rented the house next to mine so the can watch what I'm doing", and the like. They also will constantly being blowing and rubbing their nose if the snort it, and you may find small cornors of plastic baggies that have been licked lying around. They also will need lots of cash to keep their habit going and may ask for money constantly. Good luck dealing with them if you know one because it is a horrible drug to be hooked on and not a lot of people can get off it.
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http://forums.psychcentral.com/\nThis forum board has a great deal of wonderful people who deal with many different things. I am sure you can find answers here to most questions you may have. The board is run very carefully and the website itself is run by a psychologist. I certainly wish you the best, depressed children need all the help and support possible. Congrats for trying to be there for them.
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Depression is more than just the normal, temporary feelings of sadness and hopelessness associated with difficult life events. The symptoms of depression are often subtle at first. It can be hard to recognize that symptoms may be connected and that you might have depression. Common symptoms include:\n\nDepressed mood. \nInability to enjoy activities. \nProblems concentrating. \nChanges in eating habits or appetite. \nWeight gain or weight loss. \nChanges in sleeping habits. \nDifficulty going to work or taking care of your daily responsibilities because of a lack of energy. \nFeelings of guilt and hopelessness; wondering if life is worth living (common). \nSlowed thoughts and speech. \nPreoccupation with thoughts of death or suicide. \nComplaints that have no physical cause (somatic complaints) such as headache and stomachache. \nAll of these symptoms can interfere with your quality of life. Even if you don't have major depression, if you have experienced a few of these symptoms for at least 2 weeks you may have a less severe form of depression that still requires treatment.\n\nHow is it treated?\n\nDepression is usually treated successfully with professional counseling, antidepressant medication, or a combination of the two. Often a combination of the two is most effective. People with depression usually can be treated as outpatients, but in severe cases a period of hospitalization may be necessary.\n\nIf you have mild or moderate depression, you may be diagnosed and treated by your family health professional and a therapist or psychologist. If you have severe depression or other psychological disorders or do not respond to treatment, a psychiatrist, a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems, may be helpful.\n\nLet your health professional know if you suspect that you have depression, because it is often overlooked. If you are diagnosed with depression, you and your health professional can decide on the best treatment. The earlier you are treated, the more quickly you will recover. 1
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According to the DSM-IV-TR criteria for diagnosing a major depressive disorder (see also: DSM cautionary statement) one of the following two required elements need to be present:\n-Depressed mood, or\n-Loss of interest or pleasure.\n\nIt is sufficient to have either of these symptoms in conjunction with four of a list of other symptoms. These include:\n-Feelings of overwhelming sadness or fear, or the seeming inability to feel emotion.\n-A decrease in the amount of pleasure derived from what were previously pleasurable activities.\n-Changing appetite and marked weight gain or weight loss.\n-Disturbed sleep patterns, such as insomnia or excessive sleep.\n-Changes in activity levels, such as restlessness or a slowing of movement.\n-Fatigue, both mental and physical.\n-Feelings of guilt, helplessness, anxiety, and/or fear.\n-A decrease in self-esteem.\n-Trouble concentrating or making decisions.\n-Self-harm or ruminating on self-harm.\n-Ruminating on death and/or suicide.\n-Reduced memory.
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I was a person who refused for a long time to see the symptoms of my own depression, because I thought it meant that there was something "wrong" with me.  Eventually, I read a magazine article that listed common symptoms, and realized I had most of them.  That was a big wake-up call.  Talking to other people who had been through the same thing helped me a lot.  If you can get your relative in touch with anyone you know who has been through it, it will be more effective than nagging.  (Not suggesting you are a nag.)\nDefinitely educate yourself about symptoms, treatment, etc.  Just the fact that you are asking is great, because it shows concern.  Make sure that your relative is aware that you love him/her and just want to help.  Support is the greatest med.
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If you feel depressed, that is a sign that you should consult someone.\n\n\nIf you are depressed at the moment some of the following symptoms may sound familiar: \n(taken from http://www.clinical-depression.co.uk/Depression_Information/symptoms.htm )\n\nYou feel miserable and sad.\nYou feel exhausted a lot of the time with no energy .\nYou feel as if even the smallest tasks are sometimes impossible.\nYou seldom enjoy the things that you used to enjoy-you may be off sex or food or may 'comfort eat' to excess.\nYou feel very anxious sometimes. \nYou don't want to see people or are scared to be left alone. Social activity may feel hard or impossible.\nYou find it difficult to think clearly.\nYou feel like a failure and/or feel guilty a lot of the time.\nYou feel a burden to others.\nYou sometimes feel that life isn't worth living. \nYou can see no future. There is a loss of hope. You feel all you've ever done is make mistakes and that's all that you ever will do.\nYou feel irritable or angry more than usual.\nYou feel you have no confidence.\nYou spend a lot of time thinking about what has gone wrong, what will go wrong or what is wrong about yourself as a person. You may also feel guilty sometimes about being critical of others (or even thinking critically about them).\nYou feel that life is unfair.\nYou have difficulty sleeping or wake up very early in the morning and can't sleep again. You seem to dream all night long and sometimes have disturbing dreams.\nYou feel that life has/is 'passing you by.'\nYou may have physical aches and pains which appear to have no physical cause, such as back pain.\n\n\nThere is a depression quiz at this address:\nhttp://psychcentral.com/depquiz.htm
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If you are looking for some hardcore facts on depression, such as criteria for diagnosing depression and the different types of depression and treatments, I would check out the APA's website, I think it's www.apa.com/org, they should have some pretty helpfull stuff or at least there should be links to other helpful sites.
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The can find out if you have health problems.\n\nCoach
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DEPRESSED. All joking aside, I believe you can type "Medical Terminology" in the Yahoo Search bar. Medical Dictionaries have a word (or more) for every condition and everything.
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DN99999
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ITS CALLED DEPRESSION YOU SHOULD SEE SOMEONE