Problem of depression in children is not a problem that can not be overcome. Approach to the child’s parents is an effective way to reduce depression in children. Therefore, you should spend more time listening to the complaints of the child.
Approach to the child can also be accompanied by a child who likes to do activities, such as taking children walking path, swimming, or go to a place they enjoy.
What is important to create a relaxed atmosphere so you can freely listen to the complaints of the child. That way, you’ll know what causes them to change.
Besides parents approach the child, the treatment of depressed children also need to be done by holding the other party, including a psychiatrist and the school or teachers. This treatment is often referred to as psychotherapy or holistic therapy. “Psychotherapy is a lot done in the form of CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy)”.
Besides the involvement of various parties, the role of family and the environment is very important in the success of treatment of depression in children.
Step treatment of depression in children must begin by addressing its originator. “For example, depressed children because of problems with parents, then that should be improved is the communication patterns between children and parents”.
So, who were treated not only the child, but may also be parents. In addition to psychological therapy, children can also be depressed by drugs or therapy, known as pharmacological therapy.
Drug therapy is only used as supporting psychotherapy. “That’s if needed”
There are some antidepressants that can be given to children suffering from depression. Among these are fluoksetin and working sertralin to inhibit specific uptake serotinin. Serotinin is substance in the brain that could make sense to become more calm and relaxed.
Drug lithium carbonate can also be used for the treatment of children and adolescents with depression. “But, drug therapy does not have much effect without psychological therapy,”
For the parents, should never underestimate depression in children because if left for 7 to 12 months, any time this disease has the potential to relapse.
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