Depression is a condition characterized by depressed mood, slowing down in thought-speech-physiological functions, low self-esteem, feelings of worthlessness-inadequacy, powerlessness, reluctance, pessimism and hopelessness.
Clear manifestations of depression are rarely observed in children and adolescents. On the other hand, anger, restlessness, behavioral problems, regression behaviors (bed-wetting, pooping, etc.), sleep disorders, school failure, and somatic complaints, which are the symptoms of depression, are observed. It varies according to which symptoms the child shows, the severity of the symptoms, the characteristics of the stress factors, and the developmental period of the child.
Knowing these is very important in order not to overlook current depression. Depression can be seen from infancy. The planning of treatment varies according to the age period.
Play therapy in pre-school period, game therapy + drugs in school period, psychotherapy + drug therapy in adolescence are very effective.
