Depression in Children and Adolescents

loaded with ammunition.
Father should try to convince the young to the utility of a plan for safety in case of his thoughts of suicide, also called written or oral contract against suicide. Young agrees to not to cause any harm to himself and tell a parent if they have suicidal thoughts. Evidence of effectiveness of contract against suicide, attempted suicide or to prevent the act itself is being evaluated. It is not clear whether these agreements help and how much help, but some doctors believe they are useful.
For older children with severe depression with electroshock therapy may be used for the transformation. In this procedure, a short electrical stimulus is sent to the brain through electrodes placed on the head. This is considered to relieve depression by altering chemical in the brain called neurotransmitters.

Note!

Although some experts believe that the benefits outweigh the risks of treatment for most children with depression, research on antidepressant drugs are limited. Long-term effects and safety regarding the use of drugs to treat depression in children and adolescents are unknown. Recently, specialists from the National Agency for Medicines (NAM) have warned about the possibility of increased risk of suicide in people who are taking antidepressant medications.
Family involvement is very important to treat depression especially in children and adolescents. Sometimes parents of children or adolescents with depression may be or may become depressed and needing her therapy. If parent remains untreated depression may prevent recovery of the child.
The treatment instituted as soon against depression in children, with both its recovery is faster. If the treatment is delayed longer child’s recovery more difficult.
Sometimes they are necessary for several weeks to become effective drugs, even if symptoms improve more quickly. This delay in the amelioration of symptoms can be difficult for family and child. At first they may try different drugs until they found the best for the child.
It is common for children and teens to defend a new episode of depression (relapse) during the first 2-5 years after the first episode.

Outpatient treatment (at home)

Creating a pleasant home environment is necessary in children with depression, it has needed the support and understanding. Love, understanding and continuous communication are some of the most important things you can do to help you handle a child with depression.
In addition, having a good family life, attending meetings of Solace (counseling), taking medication prescribed by a doctor, with good lifestyle habits, symptoms of depression can be reduced to a child.

Encourage children

Usually do exercises, like to swim, to walk, play every day.
Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs, the drugs not prescribed by a physician, natural therapy and medicines that have not been advised by a doctor (because they can interfere with medications used to treat depression).
Enough sleep. If your child has trouble sleeping (resting) to:
– Goes to bed at the same time every night
– Keep your bedroom quiet and dark
– Not to do exercises after 17 hours.
Balanced eating. If your child has a poor appetite or reduced, it is recommended to eat frequent snacks rather than hearty meals.
To be confident that he will be fine. Positive thinking is very important in treating depression. It is difficult to think positively when you are sad but good to remind the child with depression is that progress is gradual and takes time.
If any signs of suicide (eg aggressive or hostile behavior, excessive thoughts about death, or detachment from reality) is seeking help from health professionals or child care at the doctor, a counselor experienced psychiatrist or emergency services. Should call 911 immediately if your child is in danger.

Medication Choices

Medications used to treat depression in children and adults have been introduced in studies observing the effects of reliability and long lasting. Following these studies, there was a consensus about the connection between antidepressant drugs and suicidal behavior. National Association of Drug Administration has reviewed these results. Thus, especially in the first weeks of treatment with antidepressants may appear suicidal feelings or behavior. When a child begins with depression antidepressant treatment should be closely monitored. However, children with untreated depression are also at risk of suicide, so that should be taken into account all the risks and benefits of antidepressant therapy.

Note!

Treatment with antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac) is an effective therapy in treating depression, especially if it is taken consistently as prescribed, but sometimes it takes a

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16