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Does depression happen to people of all ages?


i just need to know.

Yes it does. Since it has many factors as to why people get depressed. So it is not aged based although some ages are more susceptible

Depression is no respecter of age. Circumstances can and do arise that cause us to be sad. Long term sadness can contribute to a chronic depressive state. For those with Seasonal Affective Disorder, the longer nights can bring on depression.
Until recently, it was recommended that psychiatric diagnoses be reserved for adults (with the exception of those associated with childhood: learning disorders, autism spectrum and ADHD).
Also, the use of antidepressants in those under 18 is a touchy subject as these kids get to feeling more motivated on the medicine before they get to feeling better about their situations and end up acting on suicidal thoughts.
So, to answer your question, yes, depression affects all ages.

Depression can definitely happen to people of all ages. Young children to teens and older adults (about 30-40+) experience depression less than young adults (about college age) though. I took a mental health class last semester. Learned some interesting stuff.

Yes. It waited till I was 46 to hit me, but my daughter told me that she suffered through it while she was in high school.

Yes, absolutely.

yea im pretty sure more with teenagers and middle aged people

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