Parents are advised to seek help if they notice troubling changes in their child's eating, sleeping, grades or social lives that last for more than a few weeks. If a child has 5 or more of the following symptoms present at once during a two week period, he or she may be suffering from Depression: Feeling Sad Loss of Interest or Enjoyment of Activities Change in Appetite or Weight Excessive Frustration or Irritability Difficulty Sleeping or Oversleeping Energy Loss or Fatigue Feelings of Worthlessness or Inappropriate Guilt Difficulty Thinking and Concentrating Recurrent Thoughts of Death or Suicide Approximately 1/3 of clinically depressed people attempt Suicide, the 3rd Leading Cause of Death Among 10 to 24 year olds. The Warning Signs Include: Feelings of Helplessness and Hopelessness Self-Destructive or Reckless / Risk Taking Behavior Preoccupation with Thoughts of Death Extreme Withdrawal from Friends, Family, and Usual Activities Giving Away Favorite Possessions Neglect of Academic Work and / or Personal Appearance Call for Help -Livingston County Community Health Services: 517.546.4126 -Washtenaw County Community Mental Health Services- -University of Michigan Joint Psychiatric Emergency Services: 734.996.4747 -Ozone House: 734.662.2222