"Depression isn't about not being happy enough," he says, "it's about not being fully functional in our day-to-day lives, including energy, sleep, concentration, and appetite. Our kids can be functioning adequately without having a constant smile on their faces, but many parents are looking for that smile."

Aaron Cooper, Ph.D, is a Harvard-educated psychologist with more than thirty years experience working with children and families. Visit his website: http://mykidshappiness.com

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