Child Depression Symptoms - Long Depression Check List Inventory

1. A persistent sad, anxious or 'empty' mood
2. Loss of interest in ordinary activities
3. Decreased energy and fatigue.
4. Sleep problems (insomnia or sleeping too much)
5. Eating problems (excessive weight loss or gain)
6. Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
7. Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism
8. Feelings of guilt, worthlessness or helplessness
9. Thoughts of death or suicide or a suicide attempt
10. Irritability
11. Excessive crying
12. Recurring aches and pains that don't respond to treatment
13. Reduced ability to experience pleasure
14. Loss of interest in sex
15. Reduced self-esteem
16. Periods of intense activity followed by periods of inactivity
17. Withdrawn
18. Being physically slowed down
19. Depressed most of the day
20. Hyperactive or slowed behavior and responses
    
21. Withdrawal from friends and family
    
22. Neglect of personal appearance

Not everyone who is depressed experiences all of the above symptoms.
Depression is indicated if six or more of these symptoms have persisted for a period of weeks or months.