The Truth About Depression in Adults

There have been studies regarding bullying as a child leads to adult depression.  Many adults display anxiety and relationship issues do to a lack of self-esteem or self-image as a result of not being able to problem solve or at least not having to the knowledge to do so. Parents need to  be aware that communication is key to establishing  strong  relationships and problem solving for kids. When you are bullied as a child and you cannot process thoughts effectively on how to get out of a negative situation which leads you automatically believed that you are inadequate. Parents can go a long way in teaching about self-image or problem resolutions to their children.  A strong family bond is a platform to having  confident external relationships and a true sense of identity. Reading children's books that have messages are crucial to developing  group discussions. It was the reason why my book, Moon Girl, has multiple messages in hopes to have children ask questions about her self worth and reasons why she left her post, provoking emotions and thoughts about themselves. It is great to see anti-bullying laws in both the US and Europe but it will take some time to see if how effective it will be when implementing those rules in schools. Here is a research document of  how childhood bullying leads to adult depression.
http://www.temple.edu/phobia/int/Publications/2002/199-%20Roth%20et%20al%20Teasing%20J%20anxiety%20disorders%202002.pdf

Signs of Unhealthy and Healthy Self-Esteem

I found this article from Kids Health and it's one of the reasons why I wrote my children's book. I want children to learn that they bear gifts to this world and have talent. Lack of self-esteem starts when you're a child. If you're an adult with a lack of self-worth, this may help you understand this issue stems from the beginning stages of your life.

Signs of Unhealthy and Healthy Self-Esteem

Self-esteem fluctuates as kids grow. It's frequently changed and fine-tuned, because it is affected by a child's experiences and new perceptions. So it helps to be aware of the signs of both healthy and unhealthy self-esteem.

Kids with low self-esteem may not want to try new things and may speak negatively about themselves: "I'm stupid," "I'll never learn how to do this," or "What's the point? Nobody cares about me anyway." They may exhibit a low tolerance for frustration, giving up easily or waiting for somebody else to take over. They tend to be overly critical of and easily disappointed in themselves.

Kids with low self-esteem see temporary setbacks as permanent, intolerable conditions, and a sense of pessimism prevails. This can place kids at risk for stress and mental health problems, as well as real difficulties solving different kinds of problems and challenges they encounter.

Kids with healthy self-esteem tend to enjoy interacting with others. They're comfortable in social settings and enjoys group activities as well as independent pursuits. When challenges arise, they can work toward finding solutions and voice discontent without belittling themselves or others. For example, rather than saying, "I'm an idiot," a child with healthy self-esteem says, "I don't understand this." They know their strengths and weaknesses, and accept them. A sense of optimism prevails.

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Moon Girl is on kindle now!

I'm incredibly excited that Moon Girl is on kindle now! What a great way to go green! Please check it out on Kindle! It's also way cheaper than print. I'm amazed that I even have UK readers too.

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