What do I do if I suspect my child or teen is depressed?
ConallBranagin
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Dec 8, 2014
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The best advice to this is the offer support, let your child know you are there to listen, do not push just allow for conversation. If given the opportunity for little things to be talked about, it is more likely you will be that trusted source for the bigger things. Encourage things like exercise and other endorphine raising activities, encourage strengthed friendships.
GoodGuyChad
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Oct 28, 2014
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Be there for him/her. Don't smother your child, but try to offer some support. Sometimes depression requires professional support, and you are someone who can help your child find this if it turns out to be helpful. Reminder: Life is full of ups and downs and some depression is normal.
NoNeedToFearHayleyIsHere
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Oct 29, 2014
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You need to talk to them, try to let them let you in. Tell them that you love them no matter the situation and that you two will get through the problem together. When teens are depressed they need to know that they have someone by their side.
CMThornRose
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Nov 11, 2014
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Talk to them about it. Do not ovoid it as it won't go away. Explain why you think this but do not make it sound negative, don't consistently pester them. It's not their fault. Be loving as you already are, you're caring as you are concerned. Take them to the doctor as well so they can explain more.
DreamerOfDreams
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Dec 1, 2014
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Show your child support. Let them know they are not alone and that they are loved. If you fear your child is getting worse I wouuld take them to a counselor, or talk to their doctor.
Anonymous
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Dec 6, 2014
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I will suggest you talk to them. No matter how much they say that they are fine and don't wanna talk, I believe that is the time when they need someone to listen. Listen to their problems and try to see it from their point of view.
Anonymous
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Dec 21, 2014
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i always suggest listening to the child. he's got things to say, or things he wants you to help him understand. then, i say seeking a professional help. it goes a long way to help the child.
Letmeknowbts
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Dec 24, 2014
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Ask about the things that upset them, the things that they don't like and let them express all that.
Anonymous
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Apr 30, 2015
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I can not give you advice but I curly can ask you is you have talked
to you child if they are feeling as if they wish to take their own lives. If so then call 9-11 or the national Suicide prevention hotline.
Anonymous
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Sep 15, 2015
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Try talking to your child in nice supportive way. If this doesn't work talk to your child's friends, teachers. Ask somebody who you child trust to talk instead of you. The most important thing is to find out the reason of depression, then depends on the reason you'll have to decide how to proceed.
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