Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, but not everyone knows who often suffers from depression and what are the signs?

Not only postpartum women but also school-age children are susceptible to depression. This is the age group that is developing psychologically and physiologically, so it is very sensitive to surrounding influences, easily influenced by thoughts, pressure, negative lifestyles leading to pessimism, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. School-age depression is an issue that needs attention today.

Many adults are unaware of childhood depression, but it is estimated that about 5% of children and adolescents are clinically depressed. It is now widely recognized that childhood depression is a serious and treatable illness.

Children are psychologically sensitive and easily affected by external factors, especially from family members. Because of the pressure from the family, adults do not pay attention to the feelings of young children. Children can also feel stressed and sometimes depressed because of the pressure from the family.

Music plays a very important role in our lives and it is especially important for children with autism spectrum disorder. Learning about music therapy for autistic children will help parents have better ways to raise their children.

One of the most widely used scales for assessing depression in children is the RADS. This assessment is best suited for adolescents between the ages of 10 and 20. It can be used for psychological assessments of school-age children or for clinical assessments of patients.