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Aside from being sad or depressed, your child may act irritable, feel tired, have difficulty concentrating, experience changes in school performance, or notice decreased interest in things they usually enjoy. Their eating habits may also be affected: Some people with SAD have changes in their appetite or crave carbohydrates, says Cathryn Galanter, M.D., a child and adolescent psychiatrist and visiting associate professor of psychiatry at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and King s County Hospital Center, both in Brooklyn, New York.
But even if your child shows a few of these symptoms, it doesn t necessarily mean they have SAD. It s not uncommon for people to want to stay in during the winter or to feel more tired, points out Dr. Galanter. The timeframe and severity of symptoms are the biggest telltale signs that your kid is experiencing