Depression and anxiety in children
Posted in Parents
Monday 23 November 2009
In Articles
Find out how to spot the signs of depresion and what you can do to help your child through this difficult time.
“I’m finding it hard to deal with and talk to my 15 year old daughter but hate to see her screwing up her life. I should be doing more to help but don’t seem to do anything or get anywhere."
Parent calling the Parentline.
Depression and anxiety in children can be triggered by a whole range of factors, from bullying to parents separating to drug use. These are things that can affect all children no matter what their age, gender or family background, and as such their distress can manifest itself in a number of different ways.
Parentline Plus look at how parents can spot some of the tell tale signs and suggest ways of dealing with them.
A child who is unhappy or anxious needs to be listened to and understood. The key source of comfort is their parent or carer, yet often parents themselves are isolated and feel powerless to reach out to their children.
Young Minds provides information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person.
Groups and workshops give you the opportunity to share your experiences with other parents and to get some fresh ideas on how to help you and your children make the most of life.
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