Which statement by a child best indicates the child may be experiencing symptoms of depression?
a. "I don't like to play outside. Besides, I've got so much homework and my parents expect me to be a good student.".
b. "I have some friends at school but there's no one my age who lives in my neighborhood. I watch television and play with my video games.".
c. "I've got some friends, but they are older than me. Sometimes we play together but not all the time since they want to do things I'm not old enough to do.".
d. "I don't know; I don't think about school much. It's just a place I have to go every day. I guess it's alright. Some of the kids are nice, and I like the food.".
D
Children with internalizing disorders such as depression are often the best informants about their affective states. Statements relating to the stressors such as "so much homework" are indicators of internalized stress that may be manifested as depression. The other options lack the cues that the client is experiencing stress.
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