My child had been diagnosed with depression 2 years ago. He had stopped going to school regularly and lost interest in studies. Last year he didn't appear for the exams also. Earlier he used to be a very brilliant student. Although he has improved a lot during his period but not totally fine.
He is still taking medicines. My problem is that he is not able to do math and gets blank while doing math. His doctor has advised for the IQ test, but couldn't go for it due to lockdown. I am little bit confused wether it's math anxiety or dyscalculia?
He never had any kind of learning problem but had math phobia since childhood. But he was scoring almost 70-75 percent marks in math.
Is it the side effects of the heavy medicines? Why is he not able to perform?
Is there any facility for online IQ test and which hospital's certificate would be valid as per cbse norms?
Thanks
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Hi,
Depression can negatively affect a child’s ability to enjoy normal daily activities, studies and enjoy childhood.
Medication can help to recover and perform to large extent. But medication are no quick fix for depression.
Medication with psychotherapy (counselling, CBT, etc) gives better results
Treatment can be long and arduous. Parents should support children by doing the following:
Encouraging daily exercise
Make time to talk. Counseling will help your child begin to open up and verbalize feelings; it’s your job to listen and provid unconditional support when your child opens up at home.
Healthy food. Healthy lifestyle choices can help with the treatment process.
Encourage good sleep habits
Helping with studies
It’s very difficult to perform well in school when thinking and concentration are impaired by depression. It’s important to include the classroom teacher.
Talk to the classroom teacher (especially maths teacher) about the following:
Extended time for lengthy assignments and tests
Breaking down maths assignments into manageable pieces
Help to create study or homework schedules
Provide copy of class notes
Taking tests in a quiet room, free from distractions
It’s also helpful to have a plan in place should your child need a break during the day.
Children are not mini-adults. They are developing and changing at a rapid pace, even when they experience a depression
Irritability, feeling overwhelmed, and outbursts are common in depressed children. As hard as this can be for the parent on the receiving end of these behaviors, it is important that parents remain calm and focus on active listening. It’s the natural tendency for the parent to want to “fix” it or somehow put a stop to it.
With proper treatment and supports , he will improve, and enjoy childhood.
Next Steps
Take help of professional
Health Tips
Tips for parents
It really hard on parents as well, their psychological state can also me disturbed
Being calm and relaxed will help child and whole family
Take one at a time
It is wise to take professional help
learn relaxation technique
Deep slow breathing exercise
Progressive muscle relaxation techniques
Practice meditation and yoga
Practice mindfulness
Good night sleep
Regular exercise
Quality family time
All the best
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