Depression (抑郁) in children and teens is on the rise. It can lead to academic failure, decreased immunity, and even suicide (自杀). 1 Here are seven things Sam would tell all of the children and teens suffering from depression: You are not alone. There are many more people than you...
But studies do show that the antidepressantfluoxetine(Prozac) is effective in treating depression in children and teens. The drug is officially recognized by the FDA for the treatment of children ages 8 to 18 with depression. Most medications used to treat depression in children have a black box...
Because depression can lead to such harmful outcomes in kids and adolescents, it's important to catch it early and treat it when possible. Earlier treatment of depression may help children avoid the most negative outcomes of this serious mental health problem. Below, learn the signs of depression...
To kick off its new, ongoing monthly wellness series, Congregation Dor Tamid in Johns Creek hosted a panel of experts to discuss identifying and treating anxiety and depression in children and teens. The event was sponsored by the synagogue’s social action committee and Sisterhood and made possib...
Changes in personal hygiene or appearance in adolescents or teens Self-harm or talking about suicide What causes or increases my child's risk for depression? Depression may be caused by changes in the brain chemicals that affect your child's mood. Your child's risk for depression may be highe...
Teens who were depressed as children are far more likely than their peers to be obese, smoke cigarettes and lead sedentary lives, even if they no longer suffer from depression.
Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, when children and teens get very cranky, angry, and often have intense outbursts that are more severe than a child’s typical reaction Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, when a woman has severe mood problems before her period, more intense than typical premenstru...
The use of antidepressants to treat depression in children and adolescents. CMAJ 2006; 174: 193-200. 23. Eaton L. European agency approves use of fluoxetine for chil dren and teens. BMJ 2006; 332: 1407.Cheung, A. H., Emslie, G. J. & Mayes, T. L. (2006). The use of ...
People should never give children and teens antidepressant medication. SLIDESHOW Learn to Spot Depression: Symptoms, Warning Signs, Medication See Slideshow What are the types of depression? Depressive disorders are mood disorders that come in different forms, just as do other illnesses, such as ...
This is incredibly hurtful to teens who ask for treatment and the message they get is their suffering is not important enough to treat. Depression is the deadliest disease of childhood Depression and its worst risk, suicide, are serious and common problems in children and teens. Suicide is the...