It wasn't until fairly recently that the medical community, and society as a whole, realized that children suffer from depression. Even today, some people consider that depression is something to "get over," or "move past." With true depression, not merely a gloomy period in one's life, it may take a variety of interventions to overcome this state.
Depression can be brought on by one or more of the following factors: a genetic predisposition to depression, living through traumatic or unstable situations that change the brain's ability to deal with stress, and a chemical imbalance of various hormones. Treating depression might include one or more of the following: therapy, medication, meditation, or lifestyle changes.
In adults, depression may be identified by insomnia, withdrawal, forgetfulness, or more. In children and adolescents, depressive characteristics may also include change in eating patters, excessive or reduced amounts of sleep, obsessive behaviors, and agitation.
Identifying and treating children and teenagers with depression can positively impact their self esteem, family life, academics, and social interactions. Like any emotional, behavioral, or mental health issue, awareness must be the first step before treatment. They need to educate themselves about depression in children. Talk to their child's primary medical provider. Get their child assessed. They might find out that their child's behaviors are merely part of normal childhood development. Or, parents might be providing tools to help her become the talented and successful person parents know she can be.
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