In the midst of the bustling scene, we may have forgotten the children who were hiding in the shadows—they may have been when we needed us. In recent years, the incidence of depression among young people has been on the rise, yet many families do not pay attention to it or even choose to ignore it. This not only brought endless suffering to these young lives, but also made the whole society pay a heavy price.
The word "depression" may still be a little strange and taboo for many families. However, it does not mean weakness and incompetence, but rather a serious challenge to mental health. In the face of children's depression, many families often choose to cover their ears and steal the bell, thinking that it is just a kind of "hypocrisy" and "thinking too much". As everyone knows, in this case, the child is like falling into a bottomless black hole, unable to extricate himself.
What we need to understand is that depression is not a shameful disease. It, like any other disease, needs to be treated fairly and effectively**. However, in many families in China, depression is still perceived as a "mental illness", believing that it can damage a child's reputation and future. As a result, concealment and ignorance are often chosen.
The consequences of this neglect are heavy. Depression not only affects a child's physical and mental health, but can also lead to failure in school and work. And this kind of failure is not simply a low score or unsatisfactory work, but may directly lead to the child's loss of confidence in life, and even the idea of suicide.
We can't deny that many families struggle to cope positively with depression. This is due to both the lack of awareness of depression and the shame of facing children's psychological problems. However, as parents, we should understand that treating children's depression is not something that can be solved simply by "thinking about it". This requires us to invest more time and energy in understanding the inner world of our children and listening to their pain.
In the face of depression, neglect is not the solution to the problem. Only when we begin to face up to this problem can we effectively help children get out of this situation. Therefore, we need to break the mask of that ** and let more families understand the real situation of depression. We need to dispel the misconception that depression is a shameful disease. We need to ditch the simplistic rhetoric of "think about it" and support our children with more care and action.
Let's call together: no more ignoring your children's depression! This is not only the responsibility of every family, but also the responsibility of society as a whole. Let's work together to bring a ray of light to those who are struggling in the shadows!