2024-01-13 19:47:44
It is rarely talked about childhood depressionwhich causes their symptoms. It is a quite serious situation because when it is not attended to in time it can lead to fatal cases. For this reason, it is necessary to know your risk factors and promote prevention to reverse the problem.
In the first instance, the depression It is one of the most common mental illnesses in the world and can cause disability and suffering. According to Institute of Security and Social Services of State Workers (ISSSTE)in the psychology and paedopsychiatry services of regional hospitals, occupies between 35 and 40 percent of the reasons for consultation in infants and adolescents.
What are the symptoms of childhood and adolescent depression?
- Lack of interest in those things that previously gave pleasure
- Sadness feelings
- Sleep disturbances
- Change in eating habits
- Retreat
- Problems making decisions
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Irritability
- Suicidal ideas
Los symptoms associated with the childhood depression They are many and different for each person. While someone may display feelings of sadness, excessive sleepiness, and increased food intake, someone may also be observed to stop sleeping, consume little food, and become isolated. Each one shows a different picture.
What are the causes of childhood and adolescent depression?
- Family problems
- School bullying
- Death of a spouse or other family member
- Medical conditions, such as cancer or chronic pain
- Stressful situations or events in life
- Social isolation
The depression It occurs for various reasons, including genetic and biological factors, as well as psychological and social aspects. In the case of the former, there may be a predisposition to present symptoms associated with this disorder and/or imbalances in neurotransmitters.
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Who is at greater risk of childhood and adolescent depression?
There is an increased risk of suffering depression when there is a family history of the disease, although not all those who have cases in their family history are required to develop it.
Psychological and social factors depend on the context in which young people develop and the tools and experiences acquired at each stage of their life.
The negative impact of social networks
On the other hand, social networks reflect a society that sets expectations that are often different from reality, where all the figures that are emblematic smile and live in apparent and constant happiness.
Now, according to the ISSSTE, this disease is more common in young people between 13 and 17 years old because at this stage there is greater stress due to physical and emotional changes.
It is also when more problems arise with friends, bullying, academic pressure, family conflicts and even genetic factors. It is estimated that between 60 and 80 percent of infants diagnosed with moderate or severe depression have a family history of affective disorders.
Its timely detection is very important to prevent depression becomes chronic and is complicated by additional diseases such as anxiety, attention deficit, defiant personality disorder, among others.
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