Childhood Depression
Are you worried your child may be depressed? Depression may be present if your child is experiencing
- A sad or irritable mood for most of the day. Your child may say they feel sad or angry or may look more tearful or cranky.
- Not enjoying things that used to make your child happy.
- A marked change in weight or eating, either up or down.
- Sleeping too little at night or too much during the day.
- No longer wanting to be with family or friends.
- A lack of energy or feeling unable to do simple tasks.
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Low self-esteem.
- Trouble with focusing or making choices. School grades may drop.
- Not caring about what happens in the future.
- Aches and pains when nothing is really wrong.
- Frequent thoughts of death or suicide.
Some of these symptoms and behaviors can be seen in all kids from time to time. If many of these symptoms are present in your child on a reoccurring and daily basis, you should contact your family physician or mental health therapist to be sure your child is getting the help they need.
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Childhood-Depression-What-Parents-Can-Do-To-Help.aspx
You may also contact me @ [email protected] if you would like me to meet with your child, or would like an outside counseling agency referral, or more information.
The book "Blueloon" by Author Julia Cook is a great book about depression that is good for ALL AGES! If you would like me to read this book with your child or you would like to borrow it, please contact me.
The book "Blueloon" by Author Julia Cook is a great book about depression that is good for ALL AGES! If you would like me to read this book with your child or you would like to borrow it, please contact me.
Helpful articles...
http://www.webmd.com/depression/features/depression-is-your-child-depressed
