Can a 12 year old get depressed?

anybody can depressed at any age - I had depression (runs in the family) that was made worse by a move to a place where I was not in the in-crowd.

yes
She needs to make some friends.

Anyone can get depressed

Yes, they can. It is an awkward age for girls and even worse if they feel like they don't fit in.

Yes. This can also be a symptomatic of a number of things as well (most of them unpleasant).
She's also at an age that (generally) is the beginning of puberty. Different chemistries going on in the brain as well as changes in the body can cause a number of mood variances.

Possible causes could be strife within friendships, bullying, unwanted sexual attention, or she may just be depressed. I can only urge you not to be to hasty to give her drugs to "help her".

Depression and adolescence tend to go hand in hand.

YES THEY CAN. Talk to your kid about this and take her to see a psychiatrist. If you think she "seems to be depressed" for [i]4 months[/i] that's the only 'sign' you need. I believe in you!

Depression can strike anyone at any age, and it is often not just a case of "the blues". It can be caused by neurological issues, physiological issues, or maybe both. The best you can do for her is have her professionally evaluated by psychiatrists and physicians to see if there is a problem, what it may be, and have it treated.

I saw little children in the psychiatric ward for suicidal attempts. So yes. At any age, humans can be exposed to depression.

I think you should talk to them personally and try to solve the issue if it's one that can be solved to alleviate their pain.

If it's more chemical than conditional then you could always try and see what doctors can do for them.

I'm sorry to hear that. I was depressed from time to time at 12 because I was going through a self-identity crisis. Being teased and made fun of in school sure didn't help things.

Why not? Illness is illness. It shouldn't be underestimated but at the same time handle it carefully. I hope it will pass!

Yes it could be depression or maybe hormones.
Has she got friends etc or is she withdrawing. If so try talking to her but not overly.
Watch her moods & if shes losing interest in her usual things. Id suggest she goes to the Dr.

Interesting time for girls. They’re bodies are starting to change. Can be a issue fir some.

Yes my daughter got depression and didnt know what was happening .Took her to our GP who explained everything to her and got her the help she needed .We also went and spoke to the school who were great and got her help from a school councillor they were great .My daughter still suffers with it now but its being managed .
You must I cant stress enough must get her help dont ignore it .

Yes they can. If you can't get her to talk to you, you need to find someone who can such as a counselor. It would also be good if you talk to this counselor yourself. This is very important and it will save your family much more pain

I was

I think girls are under more pressure these days than they used to be, Somethings worrying her I would say and you do need to find out what it is. Don’t go to a counsellor yet though

Of course. I think I was first diagnosed at 11-13. Especially with social media and kids today I think it’s probably actually more common than we think possible

Absolutely they can. Especially if their going through puberty with all those hormones and brain chemistry changes.

Ask her if she'd like to move and have a new school. That should get her talking.

i have a 12 year old daughter

Yes , take her to see a counselor..it can't hurt

It is absolutely a good idea to seek a therapist just to give her someone to talk to that is not you. If she is snapping at you then you asking her questions will not go very far. Give her a safe outlet with a therapist and go from there. Depression or not, she clearly is having a struggle.

This seems to cover it:

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/ty4640

Yes most definitely