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When a child starts displaying symptoms of depression, it is essential to get professional help. A child or adolescent psychologist is equipped and trained to make a objective diagnoses of a child’s mental well-being.
The diagnoses of depression does not necessarily mean a child will be put on anti-depressants. In many cases cognitive behavioral therapy is sufficient to help a child identify and change negative thought patterns. The aim of this therapy is to help a depressed child have a positive outlook on himself and to cope with the stresses in his life.
Often family members will be involved in interpersonal therapy session where issues such as coping with conflict and personality differences will be addressed. It is essential that parents support a child emotionally and be available for a child to verbalize emotions and worries instead of leaving it to a psychologist to sort out in a hour session per week.
Play therapy is often used with great success on younger children. This is a wonderful way to help a child cope with inner conflicts and anxieties.
If brain chemistry is the cause of the depression it will be of no or little effect to focus on positive thought patterns and social skills. Then the possibility of anti-depressants will probably be mentioned. In some cases psychologists will prescribe anti-depressants until the brain chemistry settles down before starting cognitive behavioral therapy.
To view a short summary of the treatment of depression click on the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVEueGutbSs&feature=channel