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The pandemic has brought many changes to our lives and it has made for one tough year. Not only have people lost their jobs, lost family members to the virus and have had to majorly overhaul how they do things from home, people's mental health have suffered and children are no exception. We think of kids as resilient and able to deal with these changes but even as adults, these changes have made things difficult in our lives and sometimes we can't even handle them in the best way.
This isn't always easy to spot, especially in older adolescents who may feel like they have to hide how they're feeling so as not to feel like a burden or stress anyone else out. Mental health issues, while starting to be spoken about more now, may leave your child feeling ashamed or guilty of what they might be feeling, so they won't always express it in words.
Signs of mental health issues are not the same for every child but there are some common symptoms.
Helping your child get through depression is not easy to bear witness to but you can help and they can get better and lead productive lives. Depression does not have to define them and with your encouragement, support and love, they can get through this hard time.
Sources:
Supporting Your Child with Depression and Low Mood
Mental Health During Covid-19: Signs Your Child May Need More Support
5 Things You Can Do To Help Your Child With Depression