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title: 'Depression Guide'
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markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression/depression-guide.md'
date: '2026-09-07'
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    - Depression
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# Depression Guide

## What is Depression in children?

Depression in children is a common but serious mood disorder characterised by persistent sadness, irritability, or loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, which can significantly affect their emotional wellbeing and daily functioning.

## Understanding Depression in children through film

These films bring together insights from doctors and clinicians to help you understand Depression in children.

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/01.depression/what-is-depression-in-children/how-do-i-suport-a-child-with-Depression.jpg)### What is Depression in Children?

[What is Depression in Children?](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression/what-is-depression-in-children)

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/01.depression/key-signs-of-depression-in-children/key-signs-of-depression.webp)### Key signs of depression in children

[Key signs of depression in children](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression/key-signs-of-depression-in-children)

## Real families, Real stories

Short film featuring real life accounts of Anxiety experienced by young people.

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/01.depression/depression-and-me/depression-and-me.jpg)### Depression and me

[Depression and me](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression/depression-and-me)

## Factsheet on Depression in children

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/05.mental-health/01.depression/identifying-depression-at-school-tips-for-teachers/Depression-in-school.jpg)### Depressive Symptoms: Tips for Teachers

[Depressive Symptoms: Tips for Teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression/identifying-depression-at-school-tips-for-teachers)

## Tips for Teachers

 ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/03.toolkit/04.school-life/tips-for-teachers/depressive-symptoms-tips-for-teachers/depressive-symptons-in-kids.jpg)### Depression in children: tips for teachers

[Depression in children: tips for teachers](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life/tips-for-teachers/depressive-symptoms-tips-for-teachers)

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