Ask Axis: "I think my son may be depressed, what should I do?"
11 November 2025

Ask Axis: "I think my son may be depressed, what should I do?"

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"I need some help! My son is struggling to make friends at his new school and is running to video games. It's hard to get him to share and open up. He's not eating a lot, I think he might be depressed. What should I do?" - Justin

Dr. Mayfield is a former pastor, award-winning author, speaker, certified master Christian coach, mental health counselor, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University.

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