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Childhood Depression: Signs, Support & Treatment in Nigeria

Written by Clinical Psychologist – Lynda Iweh on the 1st July 2025


Is my child just sad sometimes, or could it be depression?"
Many parents in Nigeria aren’t sure how to tell the difference between normal emotional ups and downs and something more serious like childhood depression. Depression in children is real, and if left untreated, it can affect school performance, self-esteem, behavior, and social developmen

The presentation below shows that with the right intervention, your child can begin to feel hopeful, confident, and emotionally safe again.





At Synapse Services, we say help is here. Quality mental health care service is here.

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