I did some research on the signs and symptoms of depression, On the beyond blue website feeling overwhelmed and a lack of confidence are under this.
We can try talking to him about what is going on at school.
I think our son may be experiencing depression.
What can we do to help him?
Why's that?
I just feel so overwhelmed at school, I also don't think I am going well at school
What's making you feel overwhelmed? Is it homework, assignments.Your Mum and I can always help you with both of these if you want.
A Boy comes home looking quite sad despite having one of his favorite activities on today. So his dad askes him about how his day went.
We have set you up with a Cognitive behavior therapist, this is so that we can figure out what is making you depressed.
How was your day?
Hard, I Find it difficult to not get frustrated with myself when I don't do something right or get something right.
Would you like help with the any homework you don't understand?
His father later tells his wife about this and has done some research and thinks his son may be experiencing depression or will do soon.
Something you could try is doing more exercise as it helps take your mind of whets worrying you.
Okay, cool ill try that as well.
The boy answers by saying that he is overwhelmed and does not think he is going well at school. This feeling of being overwhelmed and his lack of confidence are both signs of deppresion.
Well I properly enjoined school at laughed with my mates.
Doing more exercise this week has also helped me take my mind off everything that is worrying me
My day was great mum, Those sessions with the therapist,I was way more engaged at school.
What way was it better?
After school the next day,Often telling others about their feelings is the hardest part so its a good idea to just ask someone a question and let them answers, then offer them help with their problem.Even if they say they don't want help its good to put the offer out there as an option.
Cognitive behavior therapy is one of the most effective physiological treatments out there, It helps recognize what is holding you back from recovering. It helps change your thought process
The boy has come home from school a week later and has enjoined the day which shows that the therapy did work for him,Dealing with depression is different for everyone and it can take varying periods of time for methods to work.