Why would a child get depression?

Why would a child get depression? This is a complex question that is difficult to answer simply. The exact causes of most mental disorders are still unclear. Research indicates that genetic factors, biological factors, psychological trauma, and environmental stress may all be related to depression.

Adolescence is a high-risk stage for depression, and it is closely related to the physiological characteristics of teenagers. They are more susceptible to prolonged stress and have fewer coping mechanisms.

During adolescence, children are in the stage of reshaping their personalities, and during this period, they tend to be more prone to depression. However, if the attachment relationship was well-established during childhood, they can smoothly pass through adolescence. But for some children, if they didn't have a stable and secure attachment in their early years, the underlying psychological issues can easily surface during adolescence.

Interpersonal relationship theory of suicide found that the "desire for death" comes from the "feeling of being a burden" and the lack of a sense of belonging. This is opposite to the basic psychological needs of children for a sense of achievement and intimacy.

Having a sense of achievement makes a person feel valuable and not burdensome, and having intimate relationships with people around them fills the sense of belonging.

This is why the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) in the United States lists family support and harmonious parent-child relationships as the first step in enhancing teenagers' resilience. Good family relationships and parent-child communication will enhance a child's sense of belonging, and a warm family is always a source of strength for children.

At the same time, children have their unique personalities, hobbies, and talents, and parents need to spend more time observing and understanding them with love and acceptance to let them shine and find a sense of achievement and value.

Therefore, establishing a supportive environment in a child's life is crucial for treatment. In fact, besides depression, there are many young people with mental disorders.

During adolescence, some symptoms caused by diseases may be masked by the label of "rebellious phase," and by the time they are discovered, it may be too late.

Every parent loves their child, but it's important to pay attention to how you express that love. When faced with teenagers with mental illness, parents need to actively understand and get close to them. Alongside medication, they should also focus on psychological therapy.

For families with traumatic parent-child relationships, parents should seek help from professional psychologists. If conditions permit, try to let the child maintain basic social interactions.

Mental illness is more of an invisible struggle. In this difficult process, patients, doctors, family members, colleagues, and friends can all have a significant impact. I hope that everyone can pay more attention to this group, with less questioning and more companionship. Most of the time, they don't need solutions; they need someone to be there for them, telling them, "I'm still here."