Causes of depression in children

Causes of depression in children

There are many reasons why children and adolescents may suffer from depression, including:

Genetic predisposition

Studies have shown that children whose parents suffer from depression are three times more likely to suffer from it themselves, suggesting a genetic link.

Stressful health events

This can leave a lasting impression on the baby. If a child experiences a traumatic event this may affect his or her learning about the best ways to deal with and deal with complex emotions, which can sometimes lead to depression.

Neurobiological

Studies show that abnormal hormone levels, such as stress cortisol, can be a contributing factor in a child's depression. The part of the brain needed for emotional control has been shown to be different in size from other children (this is linked to maternal depression) and this is thought to increase a child's chances of suffering from depression.

Natural features

Family deaths, divorce, stress at school, or social crises can all be sources of stress. Not all children will be affected in the same way by these events, so it is not uncommon for only one sibling to become depressed following a stressful family event, each child is different and will deal with stressful situations in different ways.