EFFECTS OF THE DEPRESSION IN THE CHILDREN

Effects of Depression in the Children

Abstract

Childhood depression was not a recognized phenomenon until recently, it is now considered to be an important area of research in child psychopathology. Furthermore, there are a number of negative outcomes associated with child and adolescent depression including: diminished self-esteem, poor physical health, family dysfunction, increased risk for substance abuse, disrupted parent-child attachment, and a substantial risk for morbidity and mortality across the lifespan. There is also compelling evidence that children and adolescents who suffer from depression have a variety of problems in daily living such as unsatisfying and conflicted interpersonal relationships, noteworthy declines in academic performance, and an increased risk for dropping out of school. Another reason to be concerned about child and adolescent depression is the association between clinical mood disturbances and suicide.

Table of Contents

Abstract2

Effects of Depression in the Children3

Introduction3

Symptom and Sign of Depression in Child4

What Causes Depression in Children?5

What is the treatment for child depression?6

Medications for Child Depression7

Psychotherapy for Child Depression7

Social Skills for Child Depression8

Psychosocial Treatment9

Pharmacological Treatment12

Interaction of Variables20

Age20

Sex21

Quality of study22

Clinical Implications24

Conclusion26

References28

Effects of Depression in the Children

Introduction

Depression is one of the most common psychological/psychiatric disorders. It affects a person's overall energy, mood, expressions of emotion and behaviour. Depression is commonly referred to as a Mood Disorder. Emotion is what you are feeling at a given moment. How you feel over a long period of time is your mood.

Depression is one of the most common psychological/psychiatric disorders. It affects a person's overall energy, mood, expressions of emotion and behaviour. I t was generally thought that children could not become depressed. An estimated 1 out of 10 children have difficulty escaping the symptoms of depression for long periods of time.

What are symptoms and signs of depression in child?

What are the causes of child depression?

What is the treatment available for child depression?

Symptom and Sign of Depression in Child

Childhood depression is just as serious as adult depression. However, it is important to recognize that children have unique signs to be aware of when recognizing and diagnosing depression.

Reduced ability to function during events and activities at home or with friends, in school, extracurricular activities, and in other hobbies or interests

Refuse to go to school, cling to a parent, or worry that the parent may die.

Older children may sulk, get into trouble at school, be negative, grouchy, and feel misunderstood.

Impaired thinking or concentration

Fearful, tense, anxious

Repeated rejection by other children

Drop in school performance

Doesn't talk to other children

Repeated physical complaints without medical cause (headaches, stomach aches, aching arm or legs)

Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.

Change in appetite

Change in sleep patterns

Low self-esteem or feelings or worthlessness. A child may make such statements as, "I'm bad. I'm stupid. No one likes me."

What Causes Depression in Children?

As in adults, depression in children can be caused by any combination of factors that relate to physical health, life events, family history, environment, genetic vulnerability, and biochemical disturbance. Some of the causes of depression in child are as follows:

Separation, divorce of parents or even close relatives,

Death of a loved one; ...