Bodily Symptoms of Depression

Depression can manifest in young people in different ways. Some kids and teens find that their depression causes physical symptoms like headaches, difficulty sleeping, and joint pain.

You can learn more about their depression by letting them describe specific physical symptoms on this worksheet. All they need to do is color the specific feeling related to depression and write down other symptoms that aren’t found on the worksheet. If your child or teenager is experiencing these symptoms, make sure to report them to a mental health professional.