Depression
When our children suffer, we as parents suffer.
This makes dealing with feelings of deep sadness, worthlessness, low-self-esteem, and self-harming tendencies in our children very worrisome for parents. Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, irritability, challenges with attention and concentration go hand in hand with Depression.
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Physical symptoms of Depression can manifest including changes in appetite and sleep. Psychosomatic illness such as stomach aches and headaches can emerge. At Westside Child Psychology, targeting Depression usually involves working with both the parents and the child or teenager. Treatment approaches will vary depending on age and needs of the child; however, cognitive behavioral therapy is often effective in helping our clients poke holes through the darkness to let the light in.