How to Tell If Your Child Is Depressed
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Depression among children is a serious problem. Many children
suffer from undiagnosed depression. With adults, depression
symptoms tend to be straightforward and easily detected. Some
children may have such obvious symptoms as constant sadness,
lack of energy, lack of interest in previously pleasurable
activities, inability to concentrate (not related to ADHD),
being either unable to sleep, or sleeping too much, lack of
appetite or overeating. Other children's symptoms may be very
different.
A child suffering from depression can be defiant, angry,
aggressive, anxious, or withdrawn. She may have nightmares, be
afraid to be away from her parents or withdraw from them, not
want to go to school, and her grades may drop.
She may complain that no one likes her, or that she doesn't have
any friends. A child who begins giving away her
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possessions may
be suicidal. Any time a child talks about dying or killing
herself, take her seriously.
If a child is having these symptoms, it is vital that her
doctor evaluate her. There are physical problems that can cause
depression. After a thorough medical evaluation, if she does not
have any physical problems, talking to her teacher(s) can be
helpful. Getting feedback from school about how she is behaving
in class, and how she gets along with her peers can give
additional perspective on her symptoms.
Watch how she plays, and what she draws. Children reveal a great
deal in their creative behaviors. Get an assessment from a
therapist who specializes in treating children. She might need
medication to help her. Depression is not a disorder that
someone can "snap out of". Respect how she feels. Even if her
reason for feeling bad
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seems trivial to you, it's gigantic to
her.
As a parent, it's important not to panic or blame oneself if a
child is depressed. Make sure to give her attention in loving
ways, spend special time with her, and reassure her that she
won't always feel this way, that things will get better. Hope is
one of the most powerful tools you can give her.
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