Depression in Pasadena, CA
Serving Children, Teens, and Young Adults
Everyone gets sad and has times when they feel depressed and struggle to enjoy the things around them. However, there’s a difference between feeling sad and dealing with depression. Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects how you feel, think, and function on a daily basis. Dealing with untreated depression can lead to severe complications and can impact your quality of life. If you or your child think you might be dealing with depression, it’s important to reach out to your pediatrician or contact Poppy Pediatric Mental Health for help as soon as you can.
Signs of Depression
While you never want to see your child sad, this emotion is one that everyone will experience; however, if your child has been displaying signs of depression for more than two weeks, it’s time to speak with your pediatrician or contact Poppy. These signs include,
- Changes in sleep (sleeping too much or not sleeping enough)
- Appetite changes (overeating or loss of appetite)
- Lack of enjoyment in things that once brought them pleasure
- Feeling hopeless, sad or worthless
- Increased irritability and mood swings
- Trouble concentrating
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm
Bringing Your Child in For an Evaluation
If your child is displaying any of the telltale symptoms of anxiety or depression it’s important to talk with Poppy Pediatric Mental Health to determine the next steps. Dr. Gardner will meet with you to quickly assess and treat your child andprovide you with the proper resources and mental health referrals.