Patient's question:
Hello, my daughter used to be an active, cheerful, and outgoing child. She just started kindergarten this year, and she has been doing quite well in school, considered quite capable. However, in the past month, she has become reluctant to talk and doesn't greet her classmates. When I pick her up from school, she doesn't even acknowledge me. What can I do to resolve this situation?Doctor's answer:
Hello, Mom, based on your description above, it is possible that your child has recently developed depression. Perhaps the child has been affected by something happening around her, at home, or at school, impacting her emotional state.Hello, parents need to be more patient and accepting, encouraging and affirming, emotionally supportive and accompanying their child to help her release her emotions. Do not hit or scold the child. You can try to have some communication between Mom and the child. The child's emotional state usually changes constantly, and the physical and emotional care of parents will give the child the courage to face various real-life issues. Wishing your child an early recovery from depression!