Depression And Its Effects On Children

Depression can be cause if child feels rejected by peers or have problems with sexual identity.

Depression in children stem from a variety of factors relating to health, history, life events, genetic vulnerabilities, family history, and biochemical imbalances. Every individual shows different symptoms when suffering from depression; however, these symptoms interfere with the child’s daily living at school and home. Psychotherapy and medication are the most common treatments for children with depression (Depression in

Kovacs, M. (2003). Children 's Depression Inventory: Technical manual update. North Tonawanda, NY: Multi-Health Systems.

Depression is the most common mental disorder, not only for adults, but for children and teenagers as well. The DSM-IV classifies depression as a mood disorder. It states that an individual has suffered a “major depressive episode” if certain symptoms persist for at least two weeks, including a loss of enjoyment in previously pleasurable activities, a sad or irritable mood, a significant change in weight or appetite, problems sleeping or concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness. These symptoms of depression fall into four categories: mood, cognitive, behavioral, and physical. Depression affects how individuals feel, think, behave, and how their bodies work. People with depression may experience symptoms in any or all of the

The rate of adolescents with clinical depression, particularly among young teen girls and young women, has increased over the decade ending in 2014. Major depressive episodes, also known as clinical depression, occur when someone develops a depressed mood or a loss of interest or pleasure in daily activities along with other depressive symptoms consistently for at least two weeks.

Empirical evidence shows that that depression disorder in children is a common condition that affects emotional, physical, and social development. Risk factors include parental conflict, a family history of depression, poor peer relationship, negative thinking, and deficit in coping skills. Treatment criteria of children and adults are the same, with the exception that children may display irritability rather than depressed or sad mood, and loss of weight may be seen as a failure gain appropriate weight milestones. Diagnosis and treatment should take into account developmental stage, suicidality, severity of depression, and social and environmental factors. The recommended therapies for mild depression

Childhood depressive disorder often goes unnoticed and is misdiagnosed because of lack of knowledge. This paper is an informative one that is meant to educate its readers on signs and symptoms of such a disorder. I will also be writing about the treatments for Childhood depressive disorder. There are therapies and prescribed medicines that help children who are depressed get through their daily lives. I took an interest in this disorder because childhood is supposed to be the most stress free, happy time is someone’s life but for some children it is not. I’m curious to know what could cause a child to so unhappy. As a mother I want to be aware of the signs and symptoms of the disorder because if ever my own child or a child close me

Mental disorders affects 2-3 % of the population of which one good eleven average quality studies predict that depression and single sucide attempt are much more higher in school children of around the ages 9 to 13 who were more anxious and two and a half times more likely to develop depression in adolescence compared to their female counterparts aged 13 to 16 years were more likely to develop anxiety disorder depressed and observed . (Barmier et al., 2006)most common mental illnesses are depressive, anxiety and substance use disorder or sometimes they would occur as a combination. There are two mood changes one is mania where children would feel sad and down and are more active than usual and depression where they would feel less active than usual this is called depression. Which are not the same as the normal ups and downs every kid goes through but with more in severity. The illness could affect the child performance to do well at school or to get along with friends and family members. Some times the illness could make them hurt themselves.

To assist in identification of children in need of intervention, a variety of instruments to assess depression in children are available, including: "The Children's Depression Inventory (CDI), The Children's Depression Scale (CDS), The Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale (RADS), The Reynolds Child Depression Scale, and The SAD Persons Scale" (Ramsey, 1994). Reynolds (1990) reports that although School Psychologists do not usually use clinical interviews but they appear to be one of the most effective means of assessment of depression. Clinical interviews allow an exploration of symptoms, information regarding whether possible symptoms are related to depression, or other factors (Reynolds, 1990).

Depression is a severe mood disorder and it is the most frequently diagnosed psychiatric disorder amongst adolescents. Depression is a state that adolescents can fall easily into. Teenagers spend more time with their friends than they do with their families which can result is possible rejection of peers. Individuals feel the need to have approval of self-worth by their peers. If they get disapproval, this can lead to brutal symptoms. (Platts, Kadosh, Lau 6). The symptoms can vary from self-worthlessness, anxiety, or a

Mental illnesses such as depression as depression are not limited to adults and can affect any age group. It can be challenging to recognize the signs of mental illness in children due to the constant changes that occur during that point in life. Changes how they act, how they are feeling, their thought process, and their physical health can all be indicators that a child may be in need of help. There are many options available to help children in these situations that are specialized for the individual. It is also important to check on those closest to the child to ensure their well being is also addressed.

Depression was once thought to be an adult disorder but is now being recognized as disorder in children of all ages as well (Maughan, Collishaw, & Stringaris, 2013). There are numerous causes that correlates with depression in children. Biologic factors, such as parental depression, is associated with depression in a child. Depression could also be a cause of other physical comorbidities such as diabetes or hypertension. In addition, other causes such as learned helplessness, cognitive distortion, social skills deficits, bullying, substance abuse, or family dysfunction could lead to depression (Ball, Bindler, & Cowen, 2015). By knowing the clinical manifestations, treatments, and interventions associated with depressive

Consulting a doctor and a mental health care professional is the most crucial step in diagnosing depression in any adult, adolescent, or child. For cases of childhood depression, visiting a doctor and mental health care professional who specialize in children’s health is the best option. Parents and guardians are legally responsible for their children’s well-being, so it is important for adults to observe kid’s behaviors and talk to a doctor if they see or hear something they do not feel is healthy. Every family deserves to have professional care providers that they trust, especially when dealing with emotional and personal topics like depression.

Clinical presentation of symptoms of depression in children and adolescents (not all listed in the DSM)

     Who are the kids at risk of becoming depressed? Studies show that there are many different factors that could put the child at a high risk of becoming depressed. In most cases, one of those factors is parental separation. Children seem to be torn when the family is undergoing such major changes as a divorce. A lot of times, parents don’t notice that there is something wrong with their child because they are so preoccupied with what is going on in their own lives that they don’t notice a gradual decline in their kid’s grades and development of the anti-social or delinquent behavior in