https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6 Made with a great deal of wit en-us 2021-05-07 14:48:51 UTC 2025-11-06 02:05:37 UTC hello@padlet.com 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502610066 Parents play an essential role in helping children out of clinical depression. The author of this video highlights the essential steps that parents must take to help their children, including how to approach the issue, how to remain composed, what to learn, how to be supportive, how to create an open dialogue, and how to work towards preventing child suicide.

]]> 2021-05-07 14:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502610066 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502610414 1-6 children in the U.S. suffer from mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders---more than 2.6 million have been diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Those suffering from depression can and should take steps to help themselves, including opening up to their parents, taking deep breaths and perform other physical or intellectual activities that make them happy. "Nutrition, exercise, sleep, predictable routines, and social support" are essential. ]]> 2021-05-07 14:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502610414 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502610645 This video surrounds the notion of self empowerment through psychological awareness. The effectiveness of this practice will increase as kids get older, because their brain will develop so they can better understand the abstract idea of thoughts and the emotions they lead to. Self awareness is key for maintaining a healthy mind, and developing a strong will. While this practice alone probably won't solve cases of clinical depression, it can't hurt.]]> 2021-05-07 14:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502610645 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502610889 This video follows a segment of the JRE podcast featuring Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University Stern School of Business. He identifies social media as a powerful catalyst for depression in adolescents. A survey from the Higher Education Research institute tracked the number of college students who to having a psychological disorder like depression. There was a massive increase of "yes" responses when looking at Gen Z as opposed to millennials---in the span of 4 years it goes from less than 6% to almost 15%. The rate for female adolescent suicide between ages 14-19 went up 62% from 2009-2017, while the rate for millennial girls only rose 17%. Rates for 10-14 year olds rose 189% over the same period. While the cause has not been definitively established, social media is the most likely cause.]]> 2021-05-07 14:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502610889 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502611186 How to help depressed child as a parent:
-Being in a good place yourself (and stay calm by practicing. Listen twice as much as you give advice.
-Create a safe environment where your kids can be open.
-Go out to talk with them (on a drive or to a public place with some privacy).

-Be willing to be the parent: ask the hard questions (talking about death won't kill you). Ask the hard questions (to prove how open they can be).

-Provide the kid with the outside support they need (counseling, doctor appointments, group meetings, etc.)]]> 2021-05-07 14:53:06 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502611186 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502611466 Children suffering from "depressed mood" are mostly irritable: they have difficulty sleeping, interacting with others and experiencing joy (referred to as anhedonia). Instead, they are bitter, tired, and bored.

Depressed adolescants are often also diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, and conduct disorders (a precursor for anti-social, psychopathic ways of viewing the world. These anti-social adolescents may regularly feel guilty).

Child depression leads children into negative situations that reaffirm their  "depressive orientation".

Complicated mourning: when an adolescent mourns  so much after the loss (abandonment, death, divorce, incarceration, etc) of something they value that they cannot function.
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Affective states during this mourning: anger, dysphoria, despair, and defensive hypomania.
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Young children internalize the blame. To make sense of what happened, they may blame themselves. This protects the vision of the caregiver.

Those with depressive disorders are self-critical, insecure, and guilty.

Suicide-prone adolescents are often extremely angry.]]> 2021-05-07 14:53:09 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502611466 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502611894 Severe depression is a persistent and difficult to overcome. There are stigmas surrounding those with depression, including the notion that they are weak for succumbing to the disorder. Its critical to reassure those with depression that they are far stronger because of their struggle.]]> 2021-05-07 14:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502611894 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502612484 Signs of child depression include extreme:
Irritableness
Moodyness
Sadness
Worry
Boredom
Isolation
Fatigue
Clingyness (to parents)
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In specific, young people often complain of aches and pains 

If a child's sadness persists for 2 to 4 weeks, they may be depressed.

To fulfill a diagnosis, a child must exhibit a range of symptoms.

Dysthymia (Mild depression that lasts for a prolonged period) often leads to clinical depression.

Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and a healthy sleep schedule can help combat dysthymia.]]> 2021-05-07 14:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502612484 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502612940 Signs of anxiety include:
-Sudden panic
-Excessive worrying

Children who don't receive treatment often perform poorly in school and day to day life. This can lead them towards a dark future with substance abuse

Major depressive disorders for children:

-Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive worrying. Tunnel visioned on negatives and perceived imperfections)
-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (the need to fulfill certain routines)
-Social Anxiety Disorder (fear of interaction. Introverted)
-Separation Anxiety Disorder (uncontrollable fear. Feeling homesick. Fear of death of a parent)
-Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (irritability, avoidance, fear of circumstances similar to the traumatic event).
-Phobias (fear of certain object, situation or experiences)
-Selective Mutism (children shut down when around others and open up around those they trust most). 
-Panic Disorder (increased heart-rate, nausea, and sudden fear).

]]> 2021-05-07 14:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502612940 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502613190 Signs of depression varies depending on the child's age.

Signs include:
-Visible, physical irritableness (often in young children).
-Verbal despair (often in teenagers)
-Insomnia
-Disinterested
-Withdrawn
-Antisocial
-Changes in behavior (appetite, school, friends, drugs, or alcohol).
-Hopelessness

What to do?:
Check with a professional.]]> 2021-05-07 14:53:28 UTC https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1502613190 21petrillot https://padlet.com/21petrillot/qa936y4grw8z9xx6/wish/1515431976 I chose to educate myself on depression both because its a pertinent issue and because I'm personally interested in studying psychology. I learned a lot about signs and symptoms of child depression, I gained a general understanding of the causes, and I learned how to be of service to those with depression (as a friend, a psychologist, and a parent). This assignment has set me on the right track for understanding the issue, so that I can help others to combat their depression more effectively (either through direct action or by teaching others who will go on to help depressed children).

The most important thing I learned--and something I've already put into practice since learning it---is the importance of talking to someone when I think there may be a problem rather than staying silent for fear of starting the problem. The risk of causation is far outweighed by the risk of staying silent.



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