Symptoms of teen depression

Answer 1

Major depression in adolescents is associated with antisocial behavior and substance abuse. There are various depression symptoms to be on the look-out for, especially if the symptoms are uncharacteristic of the teen, are disruptive to daily life and normal functioning and lasts more than two weeks and does not seem to dissipate: Irrational on-going uneasiness and anxiety, interference with the ability to think clearly, inability to make any good decisions, poor performance in school, withdrawal from friends and activities, inexplicable feelings of despair, guilt, apathy, sadness and hopelessness, lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation, anger and rage, overreaction to criticism, feelings of being unable to satisfy ordeals, poor self-esteem, forgetfulness, restlessness and agitation, noticeable and significant changes in eating or sleeping patterns, fatigue, insomnia, appetite disturbances, substance abuse, problems with authority, suicidal thoughts or actions.

Answer 2

Feeling of depression is quite a common occurrence during puberty. This is due to the influx of hormones in the body that overload the brain. During puberty, true depression can only truly be proven by a psychologist or experienced doctor.

Answer 3

Symptoms sometimes seen in clinically depressed teenagers are as follows:

Anhedonia- the inability to derive from things they once enjoyed

Sleep disturbances- insomnia or excessive sleeping

Eating disturbances- overeating or loss of appetite

Psycho-motor retardation- the impairment of thought and physical movement

Suicidal ideation

Severe hopelessness

Severe sadness

Answer 4

Some depression symptoms are isolating themselves, being sad, craving for ice cream and chocolate. A person who doesn't like getting involved in anything. Keeping to themselves is another symptom.

Answer 5

Signs of teenage depression greatly overlap with signs of depression in the general population. These signs include becoming socially withdrawn, hopelessness or sadness, irritability, difficulties concentrating, lack of interest in many activities, and changes in appetite.

Answer 6

Teenagers face a lot of changes from their bodies, social settings, and hormones. As a result, teens can become depressed because of this turbulent time in their life. Some signs of depression in teens include, irritability, anger, hostility, fatigue, frequent crying, changes in eating and sleeping habits. More serious depression involves withdrawal from friends and family and thoughts of death or suicide.