Kids

Psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy, is an effective treatment for depression to date. This is usually enough for mild to moderate depression. In severe cases, however, special medications, and counseling may be required along with psychotherapy.The therapist usually tries to understand your child, his family, his social group, and … [Read more...] about Treating Depression

Today, most experts attribute depression to a combination of various factors, including biological and environmental factors. Depression also runs in the family. If one of the parents is depressed, the child has 25 percent chances of being afflicted with depression. This percentage goes up to 75 if both parents have a history of depression.Scientists point to changes in the … [Read more...] about Causes of Depression

The symptoms of depression vary greatly in children. Your child might cry often, is sad for long periods of time, or does not seem to enjoy playing. Or, he could be angry, petulant, rebellious, and surly most of the time. Depression also causes drastic mood changes. Your child will find it difficult to befriend people, and have trouble socializing with other kids. He may be … [Read more...] about Symptoms of Depression

A sad child does not always mean that he is suffering from depression. Sadness is part of the normal grind of day-to-day life. Chances are, your child is undergoing through such a phase. Such sadness, or blues, is usually short lived, and the kids are back to their normal self within a few days, or even hours. Depression, on the other hand, is usually more long term than this. … [Read more...] about Sadness: Is it Depression?

The answer is yes. About 5 percent of kids and teenagers battle with depression. Many grown ups ignore the fact that children too can be victims of severe clinical depression.Till about 1980, depression was not even considered as a threat to kids. But recent studies have shown that this is a reality, and needs to be addressed by parents. Sometimes parents ignore the symptoms, … [Read more...] about Do Children Suffer from Depression?