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College depression: What parents need to know
What is college depression, and why are college students vulnerable to it?
What are the signs that a student is dealing with college depression?
What should I do if I suspect my child is experiencing college depression?
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What is college depression?
Why are college students vulnerable to depression?
How can I recognize college depression?
What can I do if I think my child is experiencing college depression?
How can I help my child cope with depression during college?
How can I help prevent college depression?
What if my child has already been depressed?
What is college depression?
College depression isn't a specific diagnosis. It's depression that happens during college.
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest for at least two weeks or longer. It's not just a bout of the blues or a sign of weakness, and you can't just simply "snap out" of depression.
