Recognize The Causes Of Depression In Children, Parents Can't Be Careless

JAKARTA - It's not always easy to become a teenager. Apart from the surrounding environment putting pressure on it, the body also grows and experiences changes to sometimes make hormones drop drastically.

As an adult figure, parents can easily forget the challenges their teenagers face. Just because children have fewer responsibilities than adults, it doesn't mean they don't experience stress.

The daily stress faced by teenagers can cause feelings of being overwhelmed or decreased interest in activities. This feeling can last up to two weeks and if it is not handled properly, it can lead to depression.

Reporting from Psych Central, Friday, March 1, according to the latest study, it is estimated that around 3.8 million teenagers aged 12 and 17 years have experienced at least one episode of severe depression. With the support of mental health experts, teens can identify treatment options that best suit their needs.

There should be no clear reason to feel depressed or depressed. Experts believe that the factors that contribute to depression are complex and can be caused by various causes. Including things beyond self-control, such as genetics, brain chemistry, hormones, trauma, and more.

Teenagers, overall face a number of challenges that may contribute to or become a risk factor for depression. This may include;

The development of a teenager's identity is largely influenced by peers, healthy friendship, and romantic relationships. For teenagers who are honing their social skills, bullying or bullying can be part of everyday life.

About 20 percent of students aged between 12 and 18 reported experiencing bullying. Although most bullying between peers involves rumors, other general issues can include ridicule, physical aggression, and property destruction.

Bullying has been linked to an increase in the cause of depression in many studies. And research also shows that bullying in teens can change brain development.

Social media can be a positive thing. Most teenagers use social media to communicate. Social media helps people stay connected to family and friends.

Unfortunately, for teens, social media can also have a negative impact, such as sleep disorders, cyberbullying, peer pressure, and unrealistic expectations.

Social media not only connects teenagers with each other. But many teens report that they feel addicted to social media, are obsessively continuously checking social media pages and comparing their lives with others.

A study explores the impact of the use of social media on teens and finds that those who use social media more often at night in particular have a higher level of depression and poorer sleep quality.

The pressure to excel in schools comes from a number of fields. Many teenagers may also experience pressure related to sports or other extracurricular activities. Students who feel academic stress are at a 2.4 times higher in risk of depression than those who do not feel academic stress.

The high number of teenagers experiencing trauma comes in various forms, such as neglect, physical, emotional, or sexual violence. Research shows that about 15 to 43 percent of girls and 14 to 43 percent of boys experience at least one trauma.

The consequences of trauma to mental health can develop regardless of the type, severity, or frequency of abuse or trauma. For example, recent studies show that emotional harassment is closely related to depression.

If you are a teenager and believe you are depressed, it's important to contact trusted adults for support during this time. Remember, depression in adolescents can be treated with guidance and support from mental health experts. You can also try online therapy if it feels more suitable.