PREVENTION OF DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN - A LITERATURE REVIEW
Masood, Amber; Nakato, Jennipher (2023)
2023
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ABSTRACT
Amber Masood & Jennipher Nakato
Prevention of depression in children - a literature review
38 Pages and 24 Attachments
Spring 2023
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor's degree in health care nursing
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions globally. Children and adolescents with depression may experience prolonged periods of sadness or irritation. Depression can be triggered by one or various negative events among others stress, Interpersonal interactions, Family conflicts etc.
The term ‘children’ was used in representation of the age group between the age 6-17. Although it is extremely common in older kids and teenagers, the symptoms can be found in younger kids as well. However, it frequently goes unnoticed. The study is about children; however, our focus was about adolescents.
Depression can range from moderate and transient to severe and persistent, but it can be prevented with the right help. It is crucial to understand that there are several ways to assist adolescents who are depressed.
This study is aimed at exploring different methods a nurse can use in prevention of depression in children. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to enlighten on the importance of prevention of depression at early stages when it is still preventable.
Literature review was conducted as a research method for this study. Four databases (Ebsco Cinhal, Sage, Science Direct and Google Scholar) were used for the study and twenty-four articles were chosen to be reviewed. The selected articles were based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inductive content analysis was used to analyze the data.
The results indicate that the nurse has a great responsibility in the prevention of depression in terms of Psychoeducation, screenings, guiding, therapy, and collaboration. Psychoeducation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was found to be the most effective intervention that nurses can utilize. There are a lot of studies that still need to be done due to the changes in evidence-based nursing practices.
Keywords: children, depression prevention, nurses’ role
Amber Masood & Jennipher Nakato
Prevention of depression in children - a literature review
38 Pages and 24 Attachments
Spring 2023
Diaconia University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor's degree in health care nursing
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions globally. Children and adolescents with depression may experience prolonged periods of sadness or irritation. Depression can be triggered by one or various negative events among others stress, Interpersonal interactions, Family conflicts etc.
The term ‘children’ was used in representation of the age group between the age 6-17. Although it is extremely common in older kids and teenagers, the symptoms can be found in younger kids as well. However, it frequently goes unnoticed. The study is about children; however, our focus was about adolescents.
Depression can range from moderate and transient to severe and persistent, but it can be prevented with the right help. It is crucial to understand that there are several ways to assist adolescents who are depressed.
This study is aimed at exploring different methods a nurse can use in prevention of depression in children. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to enlighten on the importance of prevention of depression at early stages when it is still preventable.
Literature review was conducted as a research method for this study. Four databases (Ebsco Cinhal, Sage, Science Direct and Google Scholar) were used for the study and twenty-four articles were chosen to be reviewed. The selected articles were based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inductive content analysis was used to analyze the data.
The results indicate that the nurse has a great responsibility in the prevention of depression in terms of Psychoeducation, screenings, guiding, therapy, and collaboration. Psychoeducation and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was found to be the most effective intervention that nurses can utilize. There are a lot of studies that still need to be done due to the changes in evidence-based nursing practices.
Keywords: children, depression prevention, nurses’ role