How Do You Deal With Teenage Depression?
• Recognize the signs of teenage depression. While there are some similarities between teenage and adult depression, you should note that there are also various differences. Remember also that a bad mood every once in a while does not mean that your teen is depressed. • Feelings of sadness, restlessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or guilt. As a result of these feelings, they will also be extremely defensive and sensitive to criticism. • Anger or hostility. While depressed adults exhibit chiefly signs of sadness, depressed teens are irritable and easily frustrated. • Lack of energy, loss of interest/enthusiasm, and difficulty concentrating. If your teen is depressed, s/he will show changes in eating/sleeping habits (trouble sleeping or too much sleeping, loss of appetite or overeating) and will lose interest in things that previously excited him/her. • Withdrawal from friends or family. While complete withdrawal is seen in adults, teens generally maintain one or two friendships or si
