Core Viewpoint - Early identification and intervention in children's and adolescents' mental health issues are crucial for restoring their psychological well-being [1][2][3] Group 1: Importance of Early Identification - Children's and adolescents' psychological issues develop gradually, making early recognition essential for timely intervention [1] - Parents and teachers, who spend significant time with children, can observe behavioral changes by comparing current behaviors with past behaviors or with peers [1] Group 2: Use of Screening Tools - Online psychological behavior scales can be used for preliminary screening but should not be used for diagnosis or labeling children [2] - It is important to differentiate between depressive emotions, depressive symptoms, and clinical depression, as they represent different levels of mental health issues [3] Group 3: Parental and Teacher Roles - Parents should foster a supportive environment by spending time with children, listening to their thoughts, and encouraging open expression [4] - Teachers should provide encouragement and support, and communicate with parents if they notice emotional issues in students [4]

当面对一些生活压力事件时，我们会出现低落、沮丧的抑郁情绪，如果情绪加重，还会出现一些抑郁症状，例如失眠、易疲劳等。这时，有些朋友就会开始 担心自己是不是得了抑郁症。特别是近期网络上出现的关于抑郁症患病率的一些不实报道，更是加重了人们对抑郁症的担忧。 什么是抑郁症状？ 如果抑郁情绪在短期内没有缓解，可能会引发抑郁症状。抑郁症状往往是情绪、认知、行为三个层面的失衡，具体表现为心情低落、焦虑烦躁、认知消极 （例如认为自己毫无价值），睡眠紊乱（例如失眠、早醒、嗜睡）、躯体症状（例如食欲、体重变化）等。但这些症状并非不可逆转，它们只是压力状态下 的阶段性反应，可以通过主动调节或寻求专业帮助来逐渐好转。 什么是抑郁症？ 抑郁症（抑郁障碍）是由多种原因引起的，以显著和持久的抑郁症状群为主要临床特征的一类心境障碍，比抑郁情绪和抑郁症状要更严重。想要初步判断自 己是否有抑郁症，可以将下面三个角度作为参考： ·持续时间 抑郁症持续时间在2周以上，且每天都会出现抑郁症状。 其实这种担心是错误的，出现抑郁情绪、抑郁症状并不等同于患抑郁症。抑郁情绪、抑郁症状和抑郁症是三个不同的概念，不能混为一谈。 什么是抑郁情绪？ 情绪是以主体的愿望 ...