It’s difficult to deal with sadness. While we want our children to have wonderful careers, a family of their own, and a healthy income, the thing you probably want most for your child is for them to be happy.
So when you notice your teenager seems frequently sad, it can be very challenging to deal with.
Long-lasting, persistent depression in young children is unusual but many will go through periods of sadness. Some children are simply more sensitive to strong emotions and seem to feel them more deeply. Many children can struggle with their emotions as they go through the changes brought on by puberty.
For others, difficult life circumstances have an enormous impact on their overall happiness:
If your child is feeling low because of a specific life event, like a bereavement, they will most likely adjust to the change over time. Circumstances may change or they’ll learn how to think about the situation in a different way.
Everyone feels sad from time to time, usually because of a specific reason. Persistent sadness lasts for longer and isn’t necessarily triggered by one event.
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