Just like adults, children can suffer from depression. Unlike adults, however, they may not be able to articulate what they are feeling and ask for help. It is important for the adults around them to understand the basic facts about childhood depression so they can help the child. The symptoms of depression include:
-Feeling sad or irritable most of the day nearly every day
-Significant change in appetite or weight
-Lack of energy, trouble sleeping
-Restlessness or slowing down of movement
-Difficulty concentrating
-Social withdrawal
-Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness or guilt
-Loss of pleasure in formerly enjoyed activities
-Frequent complaints of physical illnesses such as headaches or stomach aches
-Feeling sad or irritable most of the day nearly every day
-Significant change in appetite or weight
-Lack of energy, trouble sleeping
-Restlessness or slowing down of movement
-Difficulty concentrating
-Social withdrawal
-Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness or guilt
-Loss of pleasure in formerly enjoyed activities
-Frequent complaints of physical illnesses such as headaches or stomach aches
How Depression is Treated
A number of treatment methods have proven effective. These include:
Medication and psychotherapy, which can be equally effective; one or both can be chosen as treatment options
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ITP), which are two types of therapy that have been found to be effective.
A number of treatment methods have proven effective. These include:
Medication and psychotherapy, which can be equally effective; one or both can be chosen as treatment options
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ITP), which are two types of therapy that have been found to be effective.
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