WHEN TO WORRY If your child shows any of the following signs or symptoms, for more than 2 weeks consistently, then please arrange an appointment. Low mood Disturbed or poor sleep, can't get to sleep until very late or waking up early. Poor appetite or perhaps 'comfort eating' Cannot concentrentrate - even on things they enjoy Tired all the time, no motivation Not spending time with their friends, spending more time in their room away from family Stopping hobbies or out of school activities Self harming Negative about the future Low self esteem and talk in a negative way about themselves Guilty feelings, blame themselves for everything Irritability Perhaps getting in trouble at school or doing less well academically Lots of worries and anxieties |
What makes them better?
Depression is possible to treat.
Often medication such as fluoxetine is used, an antidepressant.
It can take a few weeks to work fully and so the sooner you seek help the better.
Talking therapy from nursing and psychology colleagues can also provide anxiety management strategies.
CBT a specific form of talking therapy can help negative thoughts.
Further information can be found here Royal College of psychiatrists Depression Leaflet
Parents and carers - depression leaflet
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