Carly Francis
Carly is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) with experience in both clinical and forensic settings. A trained psychotherapist since 2016, she is passionate about helping other...
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Who are you?
Hi, my name's Carly Francis and I'm a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist working for Bupa. Come and ask me some questions about depression in children and young people.
What is depression?
Depression is a mental health condition that is typified and characterised by a persistent low mood, and sometimes, sadness. It can last for weeks and months and can really affect someone's quality of life.
Can children be depressed?
Yes. It's not only adults that can be affected by depression. Children and young people can be affected by depression too. There are varying options for treatment and support available for young people and children should you be concerned that your child might be depressed.