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CCOU 302
CCOU 305
Depression in Children & Adolescents: Stressed or Depressed?
Dr. Catherine Hart Weber
Course Description: With the increased link between stress anxiety and depression it is
no wonder our kids are increasingly depressed. The increasing pressures of society and
the educational system coupled with the expectations of parents, teachers, and youth
workers have birthed an overstressed generation. This lesson is designed to provide you
with an understanding of the stressors our kids and teens face. You will learn how to
recognize stress and depression in kids and teens and how to help them de-stress. You
will also be provided with the tools necessary to help parents be a safe place for their
kids.
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Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson you will be able:
1. To recognize stress and depression in both children and teenagers.
2. To practically help kids and teens de-stress from the pressures and
expectations placed on their lives.
3. To teach parents how to be a safe place for their kids in a way that
helps them cope with the stresses and pressures their kids face on a daily
basis.
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Introduction: Suicide attempts, alcohol abuse, heart disease, asthma, obesity, and
stomach problems have increased among young people today. With the mounting
expectations and pressures they face we are left to wonder, “How do we help our
overstressed kids?” In this lesson you will learn how to reduce the stress and anxiety in
your child’s life and in the lives of the children you work with. Helping parents
understand their purpose as a parent and how to effectively get into the world of their
children is vital to their children’s health and well-being.
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CCOU 305: Stressed or Depressed?
Catherine Hart Weber
I. Stressed or Depressed?
A. 21% of children age 9-12 have been diagnosed with a mental or addictive disorder
B. Kids are more likely to be depressed than their parents; has led to increased…
1. Suicide attempts
2. Alcohol use
3. Heart disease
4. Asthma
5. Obesity
6. Stomach problems
C. Stress anxiety and depression are linked ______% of the time.
II. How do we know kids are stressed?
A. Symptoms of fatigue/ feelings of being overloaded
B. Mood irritability, venting
C. Figidity or jumpy, little tics, restless
D. Headaches, upset stomach
E. Frequent colds, slowed immune system
A. Sleep problems
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G. Self-medication
III. An Overstressed Generation
A. Pressures
B. Expectations
IV. Helping children and adolescents de-stress
A. Pull parents in to help
B. Get physical exam
C. Understand what is causing the stress in their life (i.e. identity, relationships, academics)
C. Help parents; Encourage them to develop safety
D. Provide ideas on how to come out of depression
1. Relaxing
1. Passive recovery
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2. Active recovery
E. 8-10% of teens suffer from depression
V. Recognizing Adolescent Depression
A. Wearing a facade
B. Irritability, moodiness, acting out
B. Lack of interest; “I don’t care”
VI. Suspecting an adolescent may be depressed
A. Get help immediately
B. Kids need:
1. Exercise
2. Good nutrition/ supplements
3. Sleep, rest, recovery time
4. Hope
“Depression is a disorder of the ability to regulate stress.” --Harold Koplewicz
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VII. Building on strengths
A. Meaningful connections
B. Laugh
C. Confidence & Competence
VIII. Helping parents be safe for their kids
A. Help them understand their purpose as a parent
B. Teach them to get inside the world of their kids
C. Have a plan of action
D. Help them understand their role as a parent
E. Authoritative parenting
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Study Questions
1. What physical symptoms and behaviors are indicative of kids who are
stressed?
2. Make a list of the demands and pressures tearing at our kids today. What
expectations do they have to live up to?
3. In what ways can we help our kids de-stress? What is the difference between active
and passive recovery? What is the link between stress and depression?
4. How does depression manifest itself in kids and teens? What behaviors should we
as adults look for that suggests depression in our kids? How can we as child
advocates help parents be a safe place for their children?
5. If you suspect an adolescent may be depressed what should you do? What is the
importance of getting help immediately? What other ways can you build stress
resilience in your kids?
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Soul Care Notes:
Romans 5:3-5
Psalm 130
1 Kings 19:1-18
2 Samuel 22
2 Corinthians 4:9
Bibliography/ Reading List:
Hart, A. & Hart Weber, C. (2005). Stressed Or Depressed: A Practical And Inspirational
Guide For Parents Of Hurting Teens. Nashville, TN: Integrity.
Koplewicz, H. S. (2002). More Than Moody: Recognizing And Treating Adolescent
Depression. New York, NY: Penguin & Putnam, Inc.
Thomas, G. L. (2004). Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls.
Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
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