Teenage Depression

Teenage depression is not just a bad mood, this is a serious problem that affects all aspects of a teen’s life. Teenage depression can lead to problems at home and school, to drug addiction, self-loathing, to even violence or suicide. And there are many ways for parents, teachers and friends to help depressed kids cope with depression.

A recent study conducted by Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre in Western Australia evidenced that 10% from 400 adolescents aged 10-14 years were considered clinically depressed, and more than half of the children were evaluated by physicians as likely to be depressed in the future. Depressive adolescents believed that happiness can only be achieved with fame, money and beauty. Happy teenagers tended to think that satisfaction with life depends on successful personal relationships and setting worthy goals.

Signs of teen’s depression

- Sadness or hopelessness for a long time.
- Irritability, anger or hostility.
- Tearfulness.
- Unwillingness to communicate with friends and family.
- Loss of interest in any activity.
- Loss of appetite and poor sleep.
- Anxiety and excitement.
- Feeling of worthlessness and guilt.
- Lack of enthusiasm and motivation.
- Fatigue or lack of energy.
- Difficulty concentrating.
- Thoughts of death or suicide.

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