WHAT DOES TEEN DEPRESSION LOOK LIKE?
How can you tell if your teen is suffering from a clinical depression that requires professional help? Dr. Glenn Hirsch, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine and Medical Director of the NYU Child Study Center, explains, “Many teenagers feel irritable, cranky, blue, and moody. However, if these feelings last more than a few days, interfere with daily life, prevent enjoyment of usual activities, and cause distress, depression may be present.” “While many teens can be secretive and frequently shut out parents, complete withdrawal from family and friends is significant,” adds Dr. Erica Gants, a clinical psychologist in Falls Church, Virginia.
