Treatment of depression in children and young people
There are a number of treatments available for depression. Your doctor will advise you which type of treatment is most suitable for your child.
Self-help
If your child has mild depression, there are a number of things he or she can do to help ease their symptoms. For example, regular exercise, such as walking, running, swimming or cycling can help your child to feel better. Your child’s doctor may advise him or her to follow an exercise programme. It is also important that your child eats a healthy, well balanced diet.
It is also very important to be supportive. For example, you could try talking to your child about their problems and give some reassurance that you will help him or her to get better.
Talking therapies