Is your 5-year-old depressed? Here’s how to tell and 5 things you can do

If you have a young child who is depressed, you’re not alone.

Depression is rising in young children and teens. It’s not something we think about often, but especially with the events of the last year, kids are falling subject to this mental health crisis.

Studio 5 Parenting Contributor Heather Johnson shares how you can tell if your young children are suffering from depression. She shares how to be responsive, and why play is a huge combatant.

To contact Heather for counseling, email blog.familyvolley@gmail.com, or visit www.familyvolley.blogspot.com.