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how can u treat depression in children?

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Child depression: Depending on severity, following evaluation by a child psychiatrist, psychotherapy, both individual and family, group therapy, and mexications if deemed necessary.

Question 2

how common is depression in children under age 13 years?

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Depression: Affects 2% of prepubertal children, a very sad statistic.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of clinical depression in children?

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Pretty much the: Same as adults: low mood, crying spells, loss of interest, low energy, etc.  For more, check out the american academy of child and adolescent psychiatry.

Question 4

what do you think, could having a history of minor depression stop you from being able to work with children?

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No: A history of mild depression should not adversely affect your ability to work with children.  With a history of depression, it is important to be able to recognize the early signs of it shall it re-surface.. This way you will be able to get prompt treatment.

Question 5

should a woman with chronic depression have children?

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Reflection needed: Doubtful that there is a universal answer for this.  This is a personal decision which should be made with careful reflection and may depend on other support, severity of depression, and other risks.  Depression can usually be treated with combinations of medication and therapy, but there are also new treatments.  Talking to a good psychologist/psychiatrist and exploring the anxiety WB wise.

Question 6

i have 3 children aged 2, 5, and 8. i am 29 and am in full swing surgical menopause. i live with chronic fatigue, night sweats and every other miserable menopause symptom you can imagine! i have severe clinical depression and anxiety. i have seasonal affe

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Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.

Question 7

can children have depression?

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Yes: children can experience depression.   If you are concerned that your child is depressed, ask your pediatrician for a referral to a child psychologist.

Question 8

i think i have minor depression?

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Feel a little down?: Everyone gets depressed from time to time. It's a human emotion.  It happens. But, when a depressed mood lasts for 2 weeks or longer, and is accompanied by loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite, weight, sleep, ability to think or concentrate, etc. It might be considered a major depressive disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help as can taking other actions.

Question 9

how can i deal with depression as a minor?

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Seek treatment ASAP: Medications and therapy have a higher likelihood of improving depression than either one of these treatments alone in adults. 
Seeking treatment with a board certified child psychiatrist and possibly, a therapist, if that is his or her recommendation, would be the course of action, and as soon as possible.

Question 10

how can i cope with depression as a minor?

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Get help.: Let your parents or guardian know. A school counselor is another option.  Trying to handle depression without help, is not a recipe for success. Take care.

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