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Childhood depression is not the same as a moody child who sometimes looks sad or upset. Children, like adults, experience periods when they feel “blue” or depressed. Emotional swings are natural. However, if similar feelings and actions continue for more than two weeks, they might indicate an affective illness, such as depression.
Depression is not only an adult illness. Children and teenagers may and do become depressed. Let’s take a look at some main causes of depression in children.
1. Nuclear family
While there was once a trend towards joint families, more individuals currently live in nuclear families. There was a lot of activity in the joint family, and the children enjoyed affection from grandparents, uncles, aunts and aunties along with their parents. However, in a nuclear family, only the parents live together because they are usually away for work. In such a case, youngsters may feel unhappy due to loneliness.
2. Scolding
Children are frequently scolded by their parents for making mistakes. In these circumstances, the parent’s actions can at times break the children’s hearts, severely harming their weak mental state and eventually pushing them in a state of sadness.
3. Biochemical imbalances
The functioning of the brain may be impacted by uneven amounts of specific hormones and chemicals. Depression risk may rise as a result.
4. Being at home
Children used to spend their free time playing outside with their pals. On the other hand, given the current state of the environment, most parents are afraid to let their children out. In such a circumstance, children are always surrounded by gadgets to keep themselves occupied, which causes them to become depressed.
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