In Western culture today, we have the idea that unless every moment of your life is spent in nirvanic pleasure, your current existence on this planet is horrible and worthless.
However, the Bible, particularly the psalms, contains displays of all human emotions.
Sadness is a normal part of life, including the life of a child and, indeed, the life of a Christian adult. Nevertheless, we do need to be careful this doesn't turn into self-pity. Feeling sorry for yourself is a selfish state of mind and selfishness is forbidden by the Word of God.
The typical way the world has for treating the normal human emotion of sadness is for a local wizard (commonly known as a psychiatrist) to prescribe potions (also known in this case as antidepressants.) In many cases however, the patient is feeling sad or depressed for a legitimate reason, such as the death of a loved one or an intolerable situation at their workplace. These people don't need medications; they simply need someone to listen, to understand, to let them know these emotions are normal, and possibly to offer solutions.
The world does not have Jesus to look to for support, comfort, guidance, and peace in the tough, sad times of life. Thus, it is no wonder that sometimes sadness caused by legitimate triggers can lead to depression.
Since the majority of people are living without Jesus Christ, it is also no wonder that so many people, including children, are depressed.
Severe depression (as opposed to the normal emotion of sadness discussed here thus far) is sometimes caused legitimately by a chemical imbalance in the brain which can be cured using natural remedies.
More often, though, depression is caused by Satan and his demons. It is only through a proper relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ that a person can be protected from these evil beings and protect their children as well. (Acts 2 38)
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