# Depressed children 6 times more likely to have skill deficits, MU study finds

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**Created:** [October 31, 2018, 2:49am UTC](https://archive.menshealtharchive.com/t/depressed-children-6-times-more-likely-to-have-skill-deficits-mu-study-finds/525 "2018-10-31T02:49:58Z")\
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> **[Depressed children 6 times more likely to have skill deficits, MU study finds](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180829115511.htm)**
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> Now, researchers have found that children who show mild to severe symptoms of depression in second and third grades are six times more likely to have skill deficits, such as difficulties with social skills or academics, than children without...

  
Now, researchers have found that children who show mild to severe symptoms of depression in second and third grades are six times more likely to have skill deficits, such as difficulties with social skills or academics, than children without symptoms. Parents and teachers also had difficulties recognizing depression in children.