Scientists: physical activity will save children from depression

It is generally accepted that children do not have depression. Here teenagers or adults is another matter. But recently, parents' psychologists are disappointed - depression is diagnosed all before. Sometimes even in 10, and even in 8 years. Such a diagnosis can be given to five percent of children. What is remarkable, the symptoms of depression in children do not coincide with those that adults show. The reasons for alertness may be: - the child often cries - easily falls into rage, gets angry, demonstrates unfounded hostility - loses interest even in his favorite activities - appetite worsens or taste preferences change sharply - the child closes in himself, refuses to communicate and with parents, and peers.A photo: GettyImagesIn addition, an additional factor that can trigger the development of depression in a child, there may be stress, loss of a loved one or problems in the family. Yes, yes, your swearing in the kitchen - in vain do you think that the kid does not understand anything. Even as he understands. And very worried. But if in the family you are all right, and you began to notice the alarming symptoms, you can still fix it at an early stage. As researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found out, physical activity is a great help for depression. That is, it really is - sometimes a melancholy arises simply because of idleness. By the way, the study can be trusted - not only because it is officially published in the journal Pediatrics, but also because in Norway they know the sense of depression. Here, after all, the highest level of suicides in Europe, despite a very high standard of living. Scientists four years watched over eight hundred children, monitoring their physical activity round the clock with the help of special devices with which the subjects parted, only taking a shower. And in the end they concluded: those children who regularly had intense physical activity, were less likely to experience depression. True, the loads must be really intense - maybe not until the seventh, but before sweat.A photo: GettyImagesScientists have tried to formulate the reasons for such a beneficial influence of the sport on the child's psyche. And this is what happened.1. Physical activity distracts from negative experiences. Sports success increases self-esteem. Physically active children are better adapted in society, they have a higher degree of integration. Sports discipline and the habit of overcoming oneself help the child emotionally and socially develop. And one more thing. Sport is not only a children's medicine. I advise my patients to burn out and chronic fatigue syndrome to observe the rule of three C - sleep, sports, sex, says psychologist Tatyana Klimkovich. Third, we do not advise children. But the parents, it seems to us, this rule is quite suitable.