A short discussion about Childhood Depression.

1. WELCOME

2. CHILDHOOD DEPRESSION

3. Discussion Topics
• What is depression?
• What is childhood depression ?
• What are the symptoms of Childhood Depression?
• What are the causes of childhood depression ?
• What are the social impacts of Childhood Depression?
• What are the treatment of Childhood Depression?

4. Depression
Depression (Major Depressive Disorder) is a common and serious
medical illness that negatively affects how we feel, the way are
think and how we act.

5. Childhood Depression
Childhood Depression is a form of depression that manifests in
children Depression has been proven to affect children as young as
age 3-12 years.

6. Symptoms
• Intense irritability/anger
• Disruptive behaviour
• Periods of social withdrawal
• Negativity/sadness/hopelessness
• Decreased appetite and sleep
• Low energy, fatigue and difficulty
concentrating

7. Causes
1. Biological Causes:
• Genetics
• Brain Function: Amygdala region
2. Cognitive Causes
• Learned helplessness
3. Social Causes
• Depressed Mother
• Impaired Relationship with parents

8. Social Impact
• Lack of social interaction
• Loss of interest
• Antisocial behavior
• Impaired temperament
• Impaired family relationship

9. Treatment
Currently there is no specific treatment for childhood depression.
• Psychotherapy
• Medication

10. THANKS!