Severe low mood is more common in teenagers than in younger kids but, unfortunately, both are rising in number each year.
In CHILDREN under the age of five, persistent low mood is uncommon, unless there are specific contributing circumstances, such as uncaring or neglectful parents, or alternatively, very overprotective and controlling parents.
In five-to-eight-year-olds, symptoms of severe low mood are often expressed behaviorally, which can sometimes make it difficult to detect. In the years leading up to puberty, low mood may be linked to family difficulties, birth of a sibling, or an impact on the child's social ties, such as a move to a new house or school.
Along with adults, children can feel sad, irritable, or experience feelings of worthlessness, as if things won’t get any better for them. This can have a strong impact on the way they think and behave.
Signs of severe low mood in children include prolonged periods of sadness, withdrawal at home and at school, a loss of interest in normally enjoyed activities, low energy and motivation, difficulty listening and concentrating on tasks, sleep disturbances, bed wetting, appetite changes (either no interest in food or overeating), and uncharacteristic behavior such as stealing or bullying.
Emotional signs include negative comments about themselves, looking for what is wrong in a situation rather than seeing the positives, being very difficult to please, crying easily and being difficult to soothe, and being irritable, agitated, easily annoyed, or upset.
If a child talks about taking their own life or hurting themselves, it’s important to take this very seriously. Children sometimes use this as a way of describing their distress rather than an intention to harm themselves—but either way, they need urgent support.
Essential Oils can be a therapeutic tool to use with children, as their bodies take on the physical and emotional benefits of Essential Oils well.
Our company’s new KIDS COLLECTION is a unique set of six Essential Oil Blends designed with little ones in mind. These oils can be applied by the parent or even by the child, allowing them to take a little responsibility and action.
These ready-made 10ml roller bottle blends are formulated specifically for developing minds, bodies, and emotions, featuring unique combinations therapeutically balanced to provide powerful benefits while being gentle on delicate skin.
The six blends:
• BRAVE - COURAGE BLEND – Reduces tension and anxious feelings, encourages feelings of courage and confidence.
• CALMER - RESTFUL BLEND – Promotes relaxation and calm and diminishes worry and stressful feelings.
• RESCUER - SOOTHING BLEND – Calming and soothing for the body and mind, reduces physical tension in the body.
• STEADY - GROUNDING BLEND – Instils tranquility and balances emotions when nervous feelings arise.
• STRONGER - PROTECTIVE BLEND – Evokes feelings of wellness and vitality and encourages physical and mental resilience.
• THINKER - FOCUS BLEND – Creates a sense of clarity and focus when distractions are high and is uplifting to the mood.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
AROMATIC USE: Roll on to diffusing jewelry, natural dolomite, or lava diffusing rocks.
TOPICAL USE: Apply to desired area. Intended for use with adult supervision.
CAUTIONS
Keep out of reach of children under 3. Possible skin sensitivity. If under a doctor's care, consult your physician. Keep out of eyes, inner ears, mouth, and sensitive areas.
QUESTION – WHICH OF THESE SIX BLENDS ARE YOU EXCITED TO USE THE MOST?
