In a world that often expects you to be strong and unyielding, it is important to acknowledge and address the struggles you may face. Depression and anxiety can silently creep into your life, clouding your mind and weighing down your spirit. But please know that you are not alone in this battle.

There was a time when a child’s mood swings were chalked up as nothing more than a phase — something that the child would soon grow out of. Today, however, significant mood swings can signal something far more precarious. They can indicate that your son or daughter suffers from depression or some other mental disorder.