Depression in Children; Understanding the Untold Story
Journal Title: Isra Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 10, Issue 5
Abstract
Depression as once thought to be a disease of elderly is now becoming quite common in children1. In Pakistan, more than 34% of the population is suffering from anxiety and depression2. Many surveys conducted have shown that 1-3% of children are now victims of depression1. It is more common in boys in early years of life, it becomes more evident in girls lateron1. In Pakistan unfortunately the situation is not taken seriously and is causing disability in children to the extent that they cannot perform routine work in daily life3. The religious beliefs, literacy rates and socioeconomic status of the people are hindrance towards the diagnosis. Even in the educated families the label of depression puts a lifelong stigma on the family4. Fear from the society and family further delays the diagnosis and treatment. Acceptance of depression as a disease which requires medication is difficult5. Clinical conditions which exhibit with pain, bleeding or swelling draw the attention of parents and they think that these need medical consultation for their children. But anxiety and depression are usually not noticed and this silent killer keeps on damaging the mental status of the child leading to disabled personality6.
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Khadija Iqbal
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