The Disease of Our Time “Depression”: The Causes, Treatments and Influences on Children and Adolescents

Authors : Aslı KARTOL

Pages : 322-337

Doi:10.18026/cbayarsos.1293615

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Publication Date : 2023-09-28

Article Type : Review Paper

Abstract :As a common research agenda, depression is a mental disorder that affects all age groups and has serious negative impacts on the individual\`s life. Depressed children tend to seem compliant, quiet, and calm, so childhood depression can only be recognized and treated when they show certain behaviors such as school absenteeism or tantrum. Depressed children and adolescents cannot think clearly, so they cannot make healthy decisions in their family and school life and peer relationships, negatively affecting their academic and social life. In this respect, it is critical for children and adolescents prone to depression and less coping skills to seek help for their mental health and social well-being. This research aimed to raise awareness on this issue and to provide a resource to field experts and families by breaking down the prejudices that depression is only seen in adults. Therefore, this research would contribute to the relevant literature.
Keywords : depresyon, çocuklarda depresyon, ergenlerde depresyon, müdahale

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