Depression is a disease that was underestimated in the past and confused with other ailments, and sometimes lazy. It is now well known and studied. Unfortunately most frequently diagnosed in increasingly younger people, even in very young children.
Genetic factors have been scientifically demonstrated. There are also trigger events in the everyday life of a child can lead to a depressive state and that his parents could overlook before symptoms become more severe.
What might be the signs in a depressed child?
Experts mentioned in this regard that may lose their appetite and lose weight, seems to enjoy the game, refuses to attend school or to socialize, looks and feels insecure that does nothing well .
Adolescents may show little interest in his person and appearance. Your family and friends are no longer important to them.
Generally lose interest in daily activities of life. Drastic changes in the way of eating and sleeping hours. Frequent complaints of headaches or stomachaches. Easily lose control and express their emotions in an exaggerated way.
There are some facts of life that can mourn as: moving, changing schools, a family member or pet die, divorce or illness at home. In adolescents, hormonal changes can also cause changes in mood.
However, if signs persist for several weeks, most likely, they are suffering from depression. But it must be diagnosed properly because other affective disorders such as dysthymia and bipolar disorder.
Of course it has a solution and as everything valuable in life, involves time, effort and above all, love. The professional help is an important support. There are very comprehensive therapies which work simultaneously feelings, thoughts and behaviors of the child and give comprehensive assistance to parents.
There is considerable controversy about the medication early as a real and effective solution, because some drugs are addictive and can create a vicious circle by making the child a person unable to control his emotions without the aid of drugs. Many doctors recommend it only in severe cases that have not responded to psycho therapeutic therapies.
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