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How should parents handle a child with depression

According to Trideep Choudhury, Consultant psychiatrist, Department of mental health and behavioural science, Fortis, "At times kids and with depression may have a history where they have been neglected by the parents during early childhood."

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So parental love and support during early childhood particularly love from a mother or mother figure is very important.

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It is to develop attachment bonds which forms the base for the development of future self esteem.

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Attachment bond is decreased during depression.

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Parents should not quarrel in front of the child.

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The child should be protected from any abuse physical or psychological.

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