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Depression among the elderly

Depression in children

Early signs:

• Depression
• Statements or expressions of guilt feelings
• Tension or anxiety
• Nervousness
• Impulsiveness

Critical signs:

• Sudden change in behavior, especially calmness after a period of anxiety
• Giving away belongings, attempts to "get one's affairs in order"
• Direct or indirect threats to commit suicide
• Direct attempts to commit suicide

Review Date: 11/15/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.