Depression and Anxiety in Gifted Children
Gifted adolescents are thought to be more resilient to stress and anxiety. However, this doesn’t mean that they don’t suffer from mental health issues.
Risk of Anxiety or Depression
Although there is no direct evidence that gifted children are at a higher risk for anxiety or depression, they may be more susceptible to being judged by others. Additionally, their high levels of intellectual ability could result in inaccurate problem-solving and increased frustration when interacting with slow learners.
Perfectionism
In addition to this, the pressure to perform and perfectionism can lead to emotional problems in gifted adolescents. This could be a cause for concern, especially in an environment where the average adolescent student struggles to cope with boredom and other stresses.
Characteristics
Gifted young people are often characterized by high levels of self-esteem, idealism, and social justice. These characteristics can also increase their level of stress, as they attempt to define meaning in life.
Mad Genius Theory
Several studies have found that there is a link between giftedness and mental disorders. The mad genius theory suggests that giftedness may be a risk factor for depression.
However, the research has produced conflicting findings. For example, Shute et al. found that gifted children do not face a greater risk for depression than non-gifted students, but other researchers have found that there are significant differences in the rates of depression in both groups.
There are also several studies that show that the relationship between anxiety and depression is often intertwined. Moreover, the relationship between giftedness and depression has a lot to do with the school and family environment in which a child is growing up.
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