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Many people wonder if kids and teens can get depressed. In the case of teens, adults may attribute symptoms of depression to normal teen emotional swings. However, experts and pediatricians point out that children and teens really can get depressed and may be afflicted with the true illness of depression. What Causes Kids to Succumb to Depression? As in adults, depression may have multiple causes or one cause that varies among individuals. Some factors are unique to certain stages of life, however.  Children Children may become depressed because of genetics (like adults). They may have inherited a tendency toward depression, and perhaps there was a trigger that caused it to surface. Children may become depressed due to divorce, as they are uniquely affected by their immediate family's dynamic. Bullying at school is also something children may have to face that is not a factor for adults.  A child with a tendency toward perfectionism may be more prone to depression as well, sou...

For some, seeking alternative treatments for their depression is an attempt to avoid drugs, or it may be part of the person's preference for natural treatments in general. But just because a treatment is natural does not mean it's the best choice for you or is automatically safe. Here are some of the more popular alternative treatments for depression and what you should know about them. John's Wort Have you heard of this herb? It's commonly sold in capsules or tinctures and is touted as a treatment for mild or moderate depression.  Strengths: St. John's Wort is prescribed in Europe, where studies have shown the herb to be effective even for major depression. Many other, smaller studies have continued to show St. John's Wort as an effective treatment for depression. Concerns: People with depression may not know if their condition is mild, moderate, or severe. They may underestimate the severity of their depression and take St. John's Wort when they may need ...