severe.
Complementary therapy: complementary medication has been used to treat depression in adults but its efficacy in children and adolescents has not yet been proven, there is no evidence that this therapy would be safe for use in children or adolescents, medication may interact with complementary other drugs, such as with antidepressants.
Note!
Some symptoms of depression in children and adolescents may persist in spite of drugs or other therapies. Depression is common in young people remains a problem and requires long-term therapy involving specialized counseling professionals (psychologists), medication, education about the disorder or a combination thereof. Treatment started early can bring the best results for sick children with depression. Prophylaxis Preventing the first episode of depression is difficult, but it is possible to prevent or reduce the severity of future episodes of depression (relapse).
There is some evidence that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) performed in a group of children, may prevent or delay the appearance of the first episode of depression in children and adolescents whose parents had depression (condition in which children are exposed to an increased risk of become depressed).
Children with depression need to take medication prescribed by a doctor, to attend the meetings of Solace, to follow a balanced diet and also do exercises regularly.
In a child with depression, there must be a good social support, both in the family home and at school, with teachers, other family members and friends who surround him, they must have the capacity to understand and sustain.
You have to know how to recognize symptoms of depression and a diagnosis to begin appropriate treatment immediately if symptoms appear.
In some schools to distribute educational material and also there is the possibility to participate in group therapy, especially those who have an increased risk to depression, such as those who have family problems or conflict with others.
If you really want to help your child and you want to find a cure for his problem you can go find out more here about How to Help Your Child Beat Depression.
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