Category FAQs Search : Depression in Children
Question: How common is depression in children and teens?
Answer: About 3% of children and teens between the ages of 3 and 17 have depression. It’s more common in teens than children. About 1 in 5 teens have been diagnosed with major depression. And that’s only those that have an official diagnosis. The actual number is likely much higher. In children and teens with certain chronic illnesses like diabetes, epilepsy, chronic pain and asthma, the rates of depression might be even higher.
(Source: Cleveland Clinic, 27 Feb 2026)
Source Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14938-depression-in-children