Mind & Emotions · ScienceDaily Stress · June 17, 2026

Scientists found an early depression clue hidden in children’s eyes

Depression appears to change what children notice in the faces around them, but the effect depends on family history. Kids with a higher inherited risk became more focused on sadness, while lower-risk children lost some of their natural attention to happy expressions.

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