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School age is the age of psycho-physiological development, so it is very sensitive to surrounding influences. They are easily affected by pressures, negative thoughts and lifestyles leading to pessimism, depression, even suicidal thoughts. Parents especially need to pay attention and share to avoid harm caused by school-age depression.1. Causes of depression in school age
Depression is a psychological disorder that causes a feeling of sadness, depression, fatigue, lethargy, and loss of interest. If this situation is repeated for a long time, it will lead to serious consequences for the sufferer such as: memory loss, dementia, other mental disorders that cause the patient to try to commit suicide.Depression in school age can come from causes such as:
Depression due to pressure from life, family, society: pressure from study, from friends relationships, Social relationships as well as teaching from families and schools cause children to feel stress, stress, fatigue, great pressure and long-term will lead to depression. Depressive changes: At school age, they will enter puberty, the psychophysiology at this time is changing, so they are not yet capable of comprehensive awareness of a problem encountered. . They are easily influenced by negative thoughts, affecting their emotions and personal behavior. In this case, if not properly oriented, negative thoughts and behaviors will haunt them, causing regrettable actions Biological causes: Neurotransmitters responsible for signal transmission to other parts of the brain and body. When these transmitters are altered or damaged, the sensory function of the nervous system is also altered, leading to depression Genetics: People with relatives with depression are often at risk of developing depression higher than normal people. Obsessed with trauma since childhood is also the cause of depression. Traumatic childhood events such as physical and mental abuse, the death of a loved one, etc. cause changes in the brain, making school-age children more susceptible to depression. Depression is also caused by an unhealthy lifestyle: bad habits in teenagers such as inactivity, electronic addiction, staying up late, eating disorderly, using stimulants... are the causes. cause physical impairment, nervous breakdown leading to depression. School age is the third gender, when they realize their true gender, they will often have low self-esteem, guilt and sometimes due to the teasing and ridicule of friends, which leads to pressure and depression.
Bị trầm cảm do áp lực từ cuộc sống, gia đình, xã hội
2. Signs of depression in school age
Feeling irritable often:At this age, children are just learning to grapple with a wide range of human emotions. So, when they feel depressed, they tend to become short-tempered and express their anger by shouting, banging on the door or something like that.
Feeling worthless or worthless:
When at this age children begin to see their lives as meaningless, without any value, often say they feel worthless, parents should be careful. This is a sign that your child is heading towards the dark world of depression.
Feeling sad for no reason:
Parents find their child gloomy and quiet without good reason. As it happens more and more often, it's time to spend more time getting to know and helping your child through.
Change in sleep habits:
An important sign of depression in school age is a drastic change in sleep patterns and sleep habits. Children often sleep too much or sleep too little, so parents need to be careful and monitor their children carefully.
Một dấu hiệu quan trọng của bệnh trầm cảm ở tuổi học đường là thay đổi thói quen ngủ
Some teenagers deal with depression and stress on their own by overeating. Although, some just stop at eating, but parents also need to be careful.
Loss of interest in work, hobbies:
When you see your child just sitting still without showing interest in any activities they used to enjoy before, losing interest and withdrawing from favorite activities proves Something is bothering them.
Always feel tired:
Watch their friends for signs of fatigue all the time, as this could be a warning bell!
Hostility towards parents and society:
Excessive hostility or rebellion can be a strategy for dealing with depression among school-age children. So, instead of punishing, parents should try to care more, share with their children and learn the real reasons behind such behaviors.
Likes to be alone:
Every child in general enjoys having their privacy respected. But if children separate themselves from friends and family, it's a sign that they need help.
Obsessed with suicide or death:
If your child's conversation revolves around feelings of death or suicide, don't take it lightly and act quickly.
3. What to do when your child shows signs of depression?
Care and support for children of school age is very necessary. If your child has the above signs, take him to a specialist or a psychologist to help him get out of this difficult period.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
