The 5 Developmental Areas affected by depression
Cognitive
-A common symptom of childhood depression is difficulty concentrating, making decisions, and negative thoughts. Some individuals experience psychomotor retardation- where thought process is slow.
Physical
-Children may experience unexplained headaches, and stomach aches. Individuals may also have sleeping and eating changes, and generally lack energy.
Behavioural
-In regards to behaviour, children will often isolate themselves, and show less interest in activities (hobbies) that used to be enjoyed. Individuals may also have sudden outbursts of anger or sadness over insignificant occurrences.
Emotional
-Emotional changes include: sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, hostility, irritability, extreme sensitivity to failure, and poor self esteem.
Social
-Children with depression often isolate themselves, and have difficulty maintaining relationships with peers.
-A common symptom of childhood depression is difficulty concentrating, making decisions, and negative thoughts. Some individuals experience psychomotor retardation- where thought process is slow.
Physical
-Children may experience unexplained headaches, and stomach aches. Individuals may also have sleeping and eating changes, and generally lack energy.
Behavioural
-In regards to behaviour, children will often isolate themselves, and show less interest in activities (hobbies) that used to be enjoyed. Individuals may also have sudden outbursts of anger or sadness over insignificant occurrences.
Emotional
-Emotional changes include: sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, hostility, irritability, extreme sensitivity to failure, and poor self esteem.
Social
-Children with depression often isolate themselves, and have difficulty maintaining relationships with peers.