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Problem
mental health
no longer know age.Now,
child
And
teenager
was also hit by a threat of mental problems.
Indonesian Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin even revealed the latest facts that 1 in 10 children and adolescents aged 13-17 years had tried to commit suicide more than once in the last 12 months.
Depression in adolescents is often ignored.Because, they tend to hide their feelings.
In fact, early detection of depression is very important so that unexpected things do not happen in the future.
According to child and adolescent psychologists in self -relations, Hilma Ramadina, adolescents often do not express their feelings directly.From outside they look fine and cheerful, but their feelings are chaotic and almost depressed
“As adults, we must be more sensitive to the signs they might show,” Hilma said when contacted
clubnetIndonesia.com
, Thursday (7/31).
A sign of depression in children and adolescents
Here are some characteristics of depression that you can experience and you need to be aware of.
1. Drastic mood changes
Teenagers with depression often experience very fast emotional changes.They can suddenly feel very angry, more sensitive, even easily offended for no apparent reason.
2. Withdrawing from the social environment
If teenagers start avoiding school, rarely interact with friends, or more often spend time alone in the room, this can be a sign they are feeling depressed or anxious.
3. Loss of interest in the activities that were once liked
Teenagers who were previously active in activities such as sports, arts, or certain hobbies, can lose interest in these activities.For example, if he used to be happy to draw, suddenly he became reluctant to do it again.
4. Sleep, appetite, and energy disorders decrease
Changes in sleep patterns, such as excessive sleep or sleep difficulty, as well as significant changes in appetite, whether reduced or even increased, can be a symptom of depression.
In addition, teenagers who often feel tired even though they are sleeping enough also need attention.
5. Greetings that lead to despair
If teenagers often say sentences like ‘I’m really tired,’ ‘I better not exist,’ or ‘there’s no point either,’ this can be a sign that they are experiencing feelings of despair.
“This greeting can show that they feel depressed or lose hope. Don’t underestimate this, it has entered the danger alarm,” Hilma said.
6. Repeated physical complaints
Teenagers with depression often report physical complaints that cannot be explained medically, such as continuous headaches, body pain, or digestive disorders.This is often a manifestation of the emotional stress they experience.
What can adults do?
As adults around teenagers, your role is very important in helping them.Create emotionally safe space where they can feel heard and accepted.
“Try to open a conversation with a reflective question like, ‘Lately you feel what?’Or ‘is there something that makes you feel burdened lately?’, “Hilma suggested.
The most important thing, listen without rushing to provide a solution.Sometimes, adolescents only need someone who listens attentively.
In addition, education about emotional management is very important.Teach them that feeling negative emotions is human.Negative emotions don’t make them weaker.
“Also introduce the concept of acceptance of failure, and that parents will always support them without associating love to achievement,” Hilma said.
Hilma also reminded, excessive anxiety is often triggered by unlimited social media exposure.Excessive use of gadgets can worsen adolescent mental health.
“For that, limit the time of use
gadget
, especially for entertainment, with a maximum of 2-3 hours per day.After that, encourage them for other activities that are more productive or healthy, “he said.
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