{"id":5359,"date":"2023-01-31T13:18:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T10:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/depressive-disorders-depression\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:22:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T21:22:22","slug":"depressive-disorders-depression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/","title":{"rendered":"Depressive Disorders Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"&#13;\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#Depressive_Disorders_Depression\" >Depressive Disorders Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#Childhood_Depression\" >Childhood Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#Symptoms_of_Childhood_Depression\" >Symptoms of Childhood Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#Causes_of_Depressive_Disorders_in_Children\" >Causes of Depressive Disorders in Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#Depressive_Disorders_in_Children_and_Adolescents_How_Common_Is_Depression\" >Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents: How Common Is Depression?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#How_Is_Childhood_Depression_Diagnosed\" >How Is Childhood Depression Diagnosed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#Treatment_for_Childhood_Depression\" >Treatment for Childhood Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#What_Are_the_Treatment_Methods_for_Depression\" >What Are the Treatment Methods for Depression?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#What_Is_the_Recovery_Process_Like_for_Children_with_Depression\" >What Is the Recovery Process Like for Children with Depression?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/#Cocukluk_Depresyonunda_Ailelerin_Destegi_Nasil_Olmali\" >\u00c7ocukluk Depresyonunda Ailelerin Deste\u011fi Nas\u0131l Olmal\u0131?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depressive_Disorders_Depression\"><\/span><strong>Depressive Disorders Depression  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depressive disorders, such as depression, are serious mental health conditions characterized by sadness and emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms that affect people\u2019s daily lives. Depressive disorders are commonly referred to as depression and are a psychological condition that affects many people. <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Depressive disorders can result from many factors, such as feeling constantly sad, being unable to enjoy anything, lack of energy, loss of appetite, difficulty concentrating, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts. These conditions negatively impact people\u2019s daily lives and social interactions. Depressive disorders are a common psychological condition experienced by many people.  <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childhood_Depression\"><\/span><strong>Childhood Depression  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>This condition is a psychological disorder that seriously affects children\u2019s mental and emotional well-being. It can significantly reduce children\u2019s quality of life and lead to problems such as difficulties in social relationships, academic failure, and sleep and eating disorders. <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Childhood_Depression\"><\/span><strong>Symptoms of Childhood Depression  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Symptoms of childhood depression include sadness, irritability, being difficult to get along with, loss of interest, unhappiness, sleep disturbances, poor school performance, quick temper, withdrawal, fatigue, reluctance to participate in school and extracurricular activities, loss of appetite, and relationship problems. Parents should be aware of these signs of childhood depression and seek professional support to help their children. <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Depressive_Disorders_in_Children\"><\/span><strong>Causes of Depressive Disorders in Children<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p><strong>Depressive disorders<\/strong> in children can vary depending on their age and circumstances, due to a variety of factors:<\/p>&#13;\n<ol>&#13;\n<li>Aileye yeni bir karde\u015fin kat\u0131lmas\u0131 ile<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Aile i\u00e7i olumsuz ve \u015fiddet i\u00e7erikli ili\u015fki ortam\u0131 ile<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Anne ve baba bask\u0131lar\u0131, disiplin ad\u0131 alt\u0131nda uygulanan bask\u0131lar ile<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Ebeveyn kay\u0131plar\u0131 ya da anne-baba bo\u015fanmalar\u0131 ile<\/li>&#13;\n<li>S\u0131k s\u0131k \u015fehir de\u011fi\u015ftirme nedeni ile \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n okul ortamlar\u0131n\u0131n de\u011fi\u015fmesi ile<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ol>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depressive_Disorders_in_Children_and_Adolescents_How_Common_Is_Depression\"><\/span><strong>Depressive Disorders in Children and Adolescents: How Common Is Depression?  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p><strong>Depressive disorders<\/strong> are common among children and adolescents. According to the latest diagnostic criteria published by the American Psychiatric Association, <strong>depressive disorders<\/strong> occur in 2% to 8% of children, while this rate can rise to as high as 20% among adolescents. Because depressive disorders are more common in adults, these symptoms may often go unnoticed or be misinterpreted in children and adolescents. For this reason, it is extremely important to be informed about and attentive to the symptoms of childhood depression.   <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Childhood_Depression_Diagnosed\"><\/span><strong>How Is Childhood Depression Diagnosed?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Childhood depression is a common psychological disorder among children. As a result of these depressive disorders, children may experience symptoms such as low mood, loss of interest, lack of motivation, fatigue, sleep problems, changes in appetite (either decreased or increased), and low self-esteem. <\/p>&#13;\n<p>If these symptoms of childhood depression persist for several weeks or longer, a specialist can diagnose the condition. These depressive disorders can affect children\u2019s development and lead to other problems. If left untreated after diagnosis, this condition may persist into later years of a child\u2019s life.  <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment_for_Childhood_Depression\"><\/span><strong>Treatment for Childhood Depression<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Childhood depression is a disorder that negatively affects children\u2019s quality of life and healthy development. If left untreated, these depressive disorders can lead to serious problems for children as they get older. Therapy and medication can be used together as part of the treatment process.  <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Psychotherapy or medical treatment is generally recommended. Through methods such as behavioral therapy, family therapy, cognitive therapy, or play therapy, children can learn to manage their depressive disorders. In medication treatment, dosages are adjusted to be appropriate for children. Family support and the child\u2019s compliance with treatment are important during the treatment process.   <\/p>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Treatment_Methods_for_Depression\"><\/span><strong>What Are the Treatment Methods for Depression?  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p><strong>Depression in childhood<\/strong> is treatable, and with early diagnosis and appropriate therapies, symptoms can be managed, thereby preventing serious problems later in life. These treatment methods can be listed as follows: <\/p>&#13;\n<ol>&#13;\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tr.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Psikoterapi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Psikoterapi<\/a>:<\/strong> Bu y\u00f6ntem, \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n duygusal ve davran\u0131\u015fsal problemlerini ele alan bir tedavi t\u00fcr\u00fcd\u00fcr. \u00c7ocuklarda en s\u0131k kullan\u0131lan bili\u015fsel davran\u0131\u015f terapisidir. Bu terapi sayesinde \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n d\u00fc\u015f\u00fcnce ve davran\u0131\u015flar\u0131n\u0131 de\u011fi\u015ftirerek y\u00f6netebilmeleri ama\u00e7lan\u0131r.<\/li>&#13;\n<li><strong>\u0130la\u00e7 tedavisi:<\/strong> \u00c7ocuklar\u0131n durumlar\u0131na g\u00f6re uzmanlar ila\u00e7 tedavisi \u00f6nerebilmektedir. Baz\u0131 antidepresan ila\u00e7lar, \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n depresyon semptomlar\u0131n\u0131 hafifletmeye yard\u0131mc\u0131 olur. Dozajlar\u0131 \u00e7ocuklara uygun \u015fekilde ayarlanarak verilmektedir.<\/li>&#13;\n<li><strong>Aile terapisi:<\/strong> Bu terapi y\u00f6ntemi, \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n ailelerine yard\u0131mc\u0131 olmaktad\u0131r. Aile terapisi, ebeveynlerin \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n\u0131n duygusal ihtiya\u00e7lar\u0131n\u0131 anlamlar\u0131na ve destekleyebilmelerine yard\u0131mc\u0131 olur.<\/li>&#13;\n<li><strong>Oyun terapisi:<\/strong> Oyun terapisi sayesinde \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n depresyon semptomlar\u0131 hafifletilerek yap\u0131lan aktiviteler, \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n daha sa\u011fl\u0131kl\u0131 ve iyi bir ruh haline sahip olmalar\u0131na yard\u0131mc\u0131 olmaktad\u0131r.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ol>&#13;\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Recovery_Process_Like_for_Children_with_Depression\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Recovery Process Like for Children with Depression?  <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>This condition is a serious disorder in children just as it is in adults. However, <strong>the symptoms of childhood depression<\/strong> may differ from those in adults. In children, symptoms such as irritability, feelings of sadness and unhappiness, outbursts of anger, loss of appetite or increased appetite, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating are commonly observed.  <\/p>&#13;\n<p>The recovery process for children with depressive disorders varies depending on the child\u2019s age, the severity of their condition, their response to treatment, and the support they receive from their family. Early diagnosis and treatment help the child experience a faster and healthier recovery. <\/p>&#13;\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cocukluk_Depresyonunda_Ailelerin_Destegi_Nasil_Olmali\"><\/span><strong>\u00c7ocukluk Depresyonunda Ailelerin Deste\u011fi Nas\u0131l Olmal\u0131? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>&#13;\n<p>This is a serious condition that has a very negative impact on children\u2019s lives. Family support is crucial in this situation. To help their children cope with depression, parents must first be aware of and understand this condition. Here are some ways families can provide support:   <\/p>&#13;\n<ul>&#13;\n<li>\u00c7ocuklar\u0131n\u0131z\u0131n hislerini g\u00f6r\u00fcn ve anlay\u0131n: Bu durumda olan \u00e7ocuk, mutsuz, her \u015feye kar\u015f\u0131 isteksiz, \u00f6fkeli veya huzursuz olabilir. Bu hisleri ebeveynler anlamal\u0131 ve onlara destek olmal\u0131d\u0131r.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Destekleyici olun: \u00c7ocuklar\u0131n bu durumla ba\u015fa \u00e7\u0131kabilmeleri i\u00e7in onlara destekleyici yakla\u015f\u0131n veya destekleyici bir \u00e7evre yarat\u0131n. G\u00fcven, sevgi dolu ve destekleyici tavr\u0131n\u0131z \u00e7ok \u00f6nemlidir. Aileler \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n\u0131n yanlar\u0131nda olduklar\u0131n\u0131 hissettirmeli ve \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n\u0131n kendilerini ifade etmelerine olanak tan\u0131mal\u0131d\u0131r.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Aktiviteler sunun: Bu durumla \u00e7ocuklar ilgisini kaybedebilir, enerjileri d\u00fc\u015febilir ve sosyal etkile\u015fimleri azalabilir. Ebeveynler, \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n ilgisini \u00e7ekebilecek aktivitelere y\u00f6nlendirilebilir, sosyal etkile\u015fimlere te\u015fvik edebilir veya fiziksel aktiviteler sunabilirler.<\/li>&#13;\n<li>Sab\u0131rl\u0131 ve ilgili olun: Depresyon tedavisi zaman alabilen bir durumdur. Bu noktada sab\u0131rl\u0131 olmal\u0131 ve iyile\u015fme s\u00fcreci i\u00e7in zamana ve \u00e7ocuklar\u0131n\u0131z\u0131n da deste\u011fe ihtiyac\u0131 vard\u0131r. \u00c7ocuklar\u0131n\u0131z\u0131n kendilerini g\u00fcvende hissetmeleri i\u00e7in sab\u0131rl\u0131 ve ilgili olmal\u0131s\u0131n\u0131z.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<p><strong>You Might Be Interested In:<\/strong> <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Issues Related to the Divorce Process in Children<\/span><\/strong><\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#13; Depressive Disorders Depression &#13; Depressive disorders, such as depression, are serious mental health conditions characterized by sadness and emotional, &#8230; <a class=\"cz_readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/depressive-disorders-depression\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-sign-out\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span>Devam\u0131n\u0131 Oku.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3742,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"yasr_overall_rating":0,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[109],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5359","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-psychologist"],"yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":false,"span_bottom":false},"number_of_votes":0,"sum_votes":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5359","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5359"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5359\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5360,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5359\/revisions\/5360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3742"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5359"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5359"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cocukpsikiyatricuneytozcan.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5359"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}