Social Support Wards Off Depression in Parents
October 16th, 2009 |
A GoodTherapy.org News Headline
Though depression can affect anyone at various points of life, it can be especially unwelcome for parents, who may feel guilty about experiencing the mental health issue around their children. Special efforts have been made to study the occurences of depression in parents, and to seek new ways to aid in accelerated and meaningful treatments. As part of this effort, a study was recently published in the journal Family Relations highlighting new evidence that a lack of social support, such as community events and meetings, church activities, and sports can increase the risk of depression among parents. While staying active and social is frequently advised for those with feelings of depression, the suggestion may be especially important for at-risk parents.
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We try to shield our kids from the worst that life can dole out so it is easy to see why you would not want your kids to see what depression can be all about. How would they ever understand what was going on and not in some ways think that it is their fault? I do not think that it is ever good to keep everything bottled up inside but there are some things that I never want my children to have to deal with. I want to be honest with them but not frighten them at the same time.
I see it so often that when older people give up on being a vital part of the community that is when they really take a turn and go downhill. Those who remain active as they can, even just chatting with others preserves their feelings of self worth and usefullness. When you basically give up on that then you are giving up on yourself.