Childhood and adolescent depression is often recurrent and continues episodically into adulthood. It can occur with comorbid psychiatric disorders, increased risk of suicide, substance abuse and behavioural problems. Depression affects the whole of a person's life, impairing occupational, social, emotional and physical health and carrying considerable stigma.1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/paediatrics/depression-in-children-and-adolescents