The Power of Positivity has published a report in the family and community corner about the main signs of depression in children that should not be ignored.
A child may become depressed when negative indicators continue to affect interests, social activities, family life and school work.
He added that depression is of two types, major depression and partial depression (dysthymia). Severe depression can last about two weeks, and may occur in your child's life more than once, while partial depression is a protracted form of depression that lasts for at least two years.
The website listed a number of signs that may indicate depression:
1- Grief and lethargy
The child may suffer from despair and inferiority, and may cry easily, and some hide their tears with reservation. Children with depression often respond, walk and talk slower, and may be less cheerful and active than usual.
2. Lack of attention and resentment
For example, a child who likes to exercise regularly may suddenly choose not to engage in such activities. He may reject a proposal to participate in things he has been enjoying before or may complain of boredom.
3 - nervousness and tension
A depressed child may not be able to sit still or show signs of stress through insomnia, and may appear anxious, panic and stressed.
4 - confusion and depression
The child may become irritable and disturbed, and as a result of the disorder he / she may explode angry or become moody. A depressed child may become cynical about himself, his environment and his life.
5 - complexity of guilt and self-harm
Children with depression may experience obsessive disappointments and perceived errors, feel guilty and assume they are useless. These depressed children may cause physical harm to themselves or take significant risks, a clear example of which is self-harm.
Weakness and vulnerability
In order to forget the feelings of depression, a frustrated child often thinks he can do nothing about his or her condition.
7 - feelings of isolation
The child feels isolated and has no friends or comrades.
8. Changes in weight or eating habits
Appetite may increase or decrease in most people with depression. Those who have a habit of wanting to eat may unexpectedly lose interest in eating. Young people may backfire by overeating to treat their emotional state.
9 - sleep disorders
A child with depression may have a tendency to sleep and remain asleep when they do. He may suffer from excessive sleep or wake up early. During the day at school you find him struggling to stay awake.
10. Withdrawal and reluctance
A child with depression may avoid daily or fun tasks and tasks. They may be detached from family and peers, and the bedroom can be a favorite place to find privacy.
When these signs last for a short period, it may be a temporary "depression" situation, but if it takes more than two weeks and disrupts daily routine activities and school life, the child may experience depression.