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STRESS & DEPRESSIONIN CHILDREN
A brief overview of the symptoms of childhood depression and stress, condition management,
teaching modifications, and personal classroom modifications
By Julia Watson
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Affecting at least twenty-four percent of students in the United States, teachers should be aware of the prevalent issues of stress and depression in children.
Soulliere (2010)
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What is Childhood Depression?
Childhood Depression is the development of intense and persistent sadness accompanied by feelings of hopelessness.
It effects a child’s behavior in the classroom and in everyday life.
Marotz (2000)
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Causes
Childhood depression is a product of stress. There are numerous factors that can cause the onset of childhood depression including:
Divorce Death
Abuse Moving
Illness
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StressFor children, prolonged or intense stress affects their emotional & physical well-being. All children are at risk for
depression! Those who have behavior and
learning disorders are more susceptible to developing depression
NIMH (2000). Marotz (2000).
Stress can lead to depression!
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Symptoms
Signs that a child is suffering from depression or stress may include: Disinterest in friends Lack of appetite Trouble sleeping Loss of energy & enthusiasm Indecision Low self-esteem Constant complaints
Headaches, stomachaches, vomiting, repetitive tics etc.
Marotz (2000)
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Condition Management
The American Psychological Association recommends that parents and teachers keep an eye out for negative changes in a child’s behavior. To help children deal with stress: Listen to the child Provide a safe and receptive environment Be patient and supportive Encourage a balanced, nourishing diet Promote healthy outlets for stress
drawing, exercise, painting, music, sports etc. Elena (2011), (Lyness, 2009)
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Teaching to Prevent Depression
As teachers, we can *learn about the student and their family *provide a warm, nurturing learning environments*be sensitive to a child's feelings and needs*be honest and receptive*be an advocate & a resource*refer students to the school counselorif more help is needed
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Personally Addressing the Issue
My future students will come from a multitude of backgrounds. No matter if the students come from a single-parent household, foster care, are living below the poverty line, or come from middle or upper-class homes, I want all of them to feel loved, safe, and welcome in my classroom. In a nurturing classroom environment, where I will model good character, I will make sure each student has their basic needs (such as breakfast) met. I want my students to enjoy learning and provide them with a consistent and supportive environment so that they may learn to solve problems and deal with stress in a peaceful manner.
By being a positive role model, providing a supportive environment, and promoting healthy, peaceful stress outlets,I hope to prevent depression in my students and teach them how to manage stress, as it is a constant factor throughout life for people of all ages!
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Bibliography Alvord, M., Palmiter, D.J. Jr. (2012). Identifying signs of stress in your children and teens. American
Psychological Association. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-children.aspx
Conis, Elena (2011). Supplements for depression: What the research reveals. LA TIMES. Retrieved from http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-mental-health-supplements-20111205,0,6917033.story
Lyness, D’arcy (2009). Helping kids cope with stress. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/stress_coping.html#cat145
Marotz, Lynn R. (2009). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child (7th ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.
National Institutes of Mental Health (2000). Depression in children and adolescents. NIMH. Bethesda, MD: Author.
Palomares, Ron (2011). Children are not just small adults when experiencing trauma. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from http://www.yourmindyourbody.org/children-are-not-just-small-adults-when-experiencing-trauma/
Soulliere, Jessica (2010). Top 10 health concerns for kids; Obesity, stress, teen pregnancy worsening. UMHS. Retrieved from http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1682