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| ▲ Parental role is important to overcome depression of child (Source = Flickr) |
Most parents are dedicated to their children. Parents face a variety of problems because they consider their child's future and health as top priority.
In particular, your child may have health problems such as illness. Depression is also one of the diseases your child may suffer. If your child is suffering from depression, it is very difficult for parents, and you need to help your child a lot. Dealing with your child's depression is very difficult and can affect the entire family.
However, there are several ways parents can help depressed children. Parents are not experts but can help as much as they know your child.
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| ▲ Supporting your child's side is a way to relieve depression (Source = Flickr) |
Chronic disease, depression
Most parents do not know that depression can not be easily remedied and is a chronic disease that requires treatment. It is a good idea to prescribe medications other than antidepressants because antidepressants may be dangerous to young children. It is also more effective to use psychotherapy or cognitive behavior therapy together with medication.
Depression can be caused by trauma, stress, anxiety, abuse, violence, or disease, in addition to genetic factors. When a child is suffering from depression, most parents are often dependent on medication alone. However, it is important to talk with your child when your child is depressed. Children may feel more depressed, feel more alienated, feel more suicidal, and cause more serious problems in the long run. When talking to your child, you should tell your child that you can get better through treatment rather than saying something is wrong. Parental support is paramount.
What should I do as a parent?
Mental illness should be assisted by a therapist or psychiatrist. There are many reasons why a child experiences depression, such as dissatisfaction with his or her body, harassment, and so on. Parents should be aware of when their child is showing depressive symptoms. Many parents do not care about their mental health, or even if they have depression.
If your child is embarrassed or weird because he or she is depressed, the child may feel depressed. To overcome depression, parents should always be on their side.
It is good to have a lot of conversation so that the child can overcome the hard times.
