Definition: Existential depression occurs when one confronts issues of existence such as life, death, disease, and freedom. An individual suffering from existential depression questions the meaning of life and often feels it is meaningless. While some people may experience this kind of depression after some traumatic event, such as the death of a loved one, gifted people may suffer from it spontaneously; that is, there is no apparent triggering event.
Gifted children can experience existential depression, even children as young as five. They may begin to worry about death and also question the meaning of life.
Gifted children can experience existential depression, even children as young as five. They may begin to worry about death and also question the meaning of life.
