DEPRESSION

Children and adolescent depression are an unfortunate reality in our current times. Mood disorders in our youth are on the rise, and so is parents’ mental well-being.

Factors accounting for the high incidence of depression in our kids may include stress and the loss of a parent or a loved one.

Attention deficits, conduct or learning disorders, abuse, neglect, and natural disasters—other known factors are poor sleep related to blue light-emitting from tablets and smartphones. Poor sleep might be related to spending excessive time using social media and video gaming.

Psychological research shows that depressive symptoms such as feeling down, worthless and hopeless were linked to having poor quality of online interactions.

There may be multiple other reasons for your child or adolescent to be in emotional distress. It is essential to address your concerns and evaluate your child or teen promptly.

Signs and symptoms of depression in children and teens include:

• Increased irritability or angry outburst
• Frequent feelings of sadness and hopelessness
• Isolation
• Hypersensitive to rejection
• Increased or decreased appetite
• Changes in sleep
• Verbal outbursts
• Frequent crying episodes
• Difficulty concentrating
• Decreased energy
• Difficulty relating to others and participating in activities at home, school, or friends.
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
• Thoughts of death or suicide

Even though depression can be a severe illness, it becomes easily treatable when given proven tools.

We at Healthy Connections believe that parents are instrumental in the family’s well-being. The earlier you equip your children, the easier it will be for you, and the better for any young person.

Triumph Steps is a proven program that helps your child understand the connection between thoughts and emotions. This understanding gives children self-ownership to develop new thought patterns that can lead them to happiness and peace.

We are experienced in offering support to children and their caregivers to improve families’ mental and emotional conditions. Allow us to evaluate your loved one.

This effortless technique your children can use in the comfort of your own home will teach them to stay in touch with their true self, discover their own talents, and build the life they deserve. Your children will overcome limiting thoughts, fears, and anxieties, and develop the correct thought patterns from early on to avoid self-defeating behaviors in the future.