 I am Dr. Murli Raj, I am currently head of department of psychiatry here and I practice clinical psychiatry at the Manipal Hospital. And usually even children do get depression. Not many people are aware of this, this not even teachers or parents. Signs of depression in children will differ from that of adults. Usually children may become cranky, obstinate, they may also sometimes cry a lot, but more often get very irritable, sleep poorly, not eat properly, perhaps even fight with other peers and do poorly in studies. Being children is very important to recognize, because it is easily treatable and it ultimately helps the children overcoming the depression and building a better personality in future. So in short, do look forward for this science in children too.