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Caso · tristeza-persistente-6-12·Etapa 6-12Evidencia alta

Mi hijo/a está triste, apagado/a o sin ganas desde hace semanas

La tristeza persistente >2 semanas con cambios en sueño, apetito, energía o interés justifica evaluación profesional; el apoyo familiar y la derivación oportuna mejoran el pronóstico.

mental-health

Contexto

La depresión infantil existe y suele presentarse de forma distinta al adulto: más irritabilidad, somatizaciones (dolor de panza/cabeza), aburrimiento persistente, retraimiento o caída en rendimiento. Las herramientas de cribado (SDQ, CBCL) son útiles, pero no reemplazan evaluación clínica. La intervención temprana cambia trayectorias.

Lo que dice la evidencia

  1. [claim-screening-tools-validity]mental-healthEvidencia alta

    The SDQ and CBCL/ASEBA scales are reliable, valid dimensional screens for child emotional and behavioral problems and are useful in primary care, schools, and research.

    SDQ/CBCL son cribados válidos para problemas emocionales/conductuales.

    Matices: Screening tools complement, not replace, clinical assessment.

  2. [claim-cbt-anxiety-effective]mental-healthEvidencia alta

    Cognitive behavioural therapy is an effective first-line treatment for childhood anxiety disorders, with large gains over waitlist controls.

    La TCC es de primera línea para ansiedad/depresión infantil.

    Matices: Effects on severe or comorbid presentations are more modest; access is limited.

  3. [claim-resilience-ordinary]mental-healthEvidencia alta

    Resilience after adversity is the rule rather than the exception when basic protective systems are intact: at least one stable caregiver, reasonable self-regulation skills, supportive schools and connected communities.

    Con vínculos estables y apoyo, la mayoría de niños se recupera.

    Matices: Cumulative and chronic adversity overwhelms ordinary protective systems; resilience is dynamic, not a fixed trait.

  4. [claim-school-age-sleep-need]sleepEvidencia alta

    Children aged 6-12 should sleep 9-12 hours per 24 hours; insufficient sleep is linked to poorer attention, behavior, learning, and health.

    Sueño insuficiente puede simular o agravar síntomas depresivos.

    Matices: Individual sleep needs vary.

  5. [claim-physical-activity-recommendation]physical-developmentEvidencia alta

    School-age children should accumulate at least 60 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, including bone- and muscle-strengthening activities 3 days/week.

    Actividad física regular tiene efecto pequeño pero consistente sobre el ánimo.

    Matices: Most children fall short.

Qué hacer

Qué evitar

Señales de alarma

Consulta con un profesional si:

Cualquier ideación suicida o autolesión requiere evaluación URGENTE por salud mental infantil ese mismo día. Retirar acceso a medios letales del hogar (medicamentos, armas). Líneas de crisis disponibles 24/7 en la mayoría de países.

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Fuentes

10 referencias

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