I'm not severely depressed, but I've been suffering from depression for a while, so I'm taking antidepressants regularly. The hospital asked about the medications I was taking, so I told them, and when I wrote the consent form for surgery, they
wrote, "Depression may worsen after surgery," and even took my signature. It wasn't originally there, but they wrote it down additionally. It's bittersweet , perhaps to avoid having to take responsibility later,
but I understand the hospital's position.
Anyway, kids with chronic illnesses should be careful.....