Conditions With Symptoms Similar to Depression in Children and Teens
Topic Overview
Certain medical or mental disorders can produce symptoms similar to
depression
. Before depression is diagnosed, it may be necessary to rule out other causes of the symptoms that your child or teen may be experiencing. These other disorders may be present along with depression. Examples of other conditions that can cause similar symptoms are:
Credits
Current as of: January 31, 2020
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
David A. Brent MD - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Current as of: January 31, 2020
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & David A. Brent MD - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry