---
title: Depression
url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/support-hub/depression'
markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/support-hub/depression.md'
date: '2026-10-12'
description: "Depression in children can be easy to overlook — it doesn't always look like sadness, and may show up as irritability, withdrawal, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, or unexplained physical complaints. It's more common than many people realise, and early support can make a significant difference."
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# Depression

Depression in children can be easy to overlook — it doesn't always look like sadness, and may show up as irritability, withdrawal, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, or unexplained physical complaints. It's more common than many people realise, and early support can make a significant difference.

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