Depression in children: This is how we can help together!

Depression in children: This is how we can help together!

Freudenstadt, Deutschland - The alarming developments in the field of mental health of children and adolescents throw worrying shadows on the community. Educators in the Freudenstadt district are increasingly worried about the increasing cases of depression among young people. The initiative of the Children's Workshop in particular calls for not looking away and actively acting. "My life makes sense," is the urgent motto that runs through her appeals. It is strongly advised to help the affected children and adolescents through more attentive communication and empathy, such as the reported.

The concerns of this topic should not be underestimated. Among the adolescents concerned are many who suffer from psychosocial stress in schools and social environments. A study carried out in Germany shows a worrying trend: More and more children and young people are experiencing depressive episodes that significantly impair not only their performance, but also their quality of life. According to the German depression aid should be taken seriously such as continuing sadness and drive lack, since these can be treated at an early stage, for long-term consequences Avoid.

Already in the Bella study it became clear that depressive disorders are widespread among young people. Experts warn that not only mental health, but also social contacts and school performance can suffer noticeably. It is of crucial importance to recognize these dangers and to create suitable support offers in order to adequately help the person concerned.