<Back  Print  |  E-mail a Link  |  Download Audio (325.7 KB)   © Get Permissions Depression in Children A MINUTE FOR KIDS: 1 out of every 5 children are diagnosed with a mental disorder. Signs of depression may include trouble sleeping, headaches or consistant sadness. Encourage your children to take part in after school activities to give them something to look forward to and to give them an opportunity to make new friends. The content on this page requires an audio player such Windows Media Player or the free Winamp Player. If you have trouble downloading or playing this audio file, read these helpful tips. The information contained in this publication should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. See also: - Bipolar and Mood Disorders - Connecting With your Community - Everybody Gets Mad: Helping Your Child Cope with Conflict