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.
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.
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
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.
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 These signs include becoming socially withdrawn, hopelessness or sadness, irritability, difficulties concentrating, lack of interest in many activities, and changes in appetite.
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.
Symptoms for teen depression are very similar to the symptoms for adult depression. Withdral from people and things that they usually associate with is one symptom.
There are many symptoms of depression. They include, but are not limited to, fatigue; frequent crying; withdrawal from friends, family, or activities; anger and hostility; and changes in sleeping or eating habits.
People can suffer from depression at any age, but I presume it is not correct to describe it as 'teen depression' unless you are teenaged.
It is rare, but some teens get a condition called teen depression. It's kinda like depression for adults. I have teen depression and you can take pills for itfrom the doctor if it is teen depression.
Depression has very few, if any positive symptoms. Check out the related link for a list of the symptoms of depression.
There are several different depression symptoms that can be caught early and some symptoms of depression that cannot be caught until much later on when the depression has reached a deeper level.
Symptoms of postnatal depression is depression after the baby is born. Talking to a counselor is a good way to help reduce the depression.
Depression is common in adolescence. If it lasts more than a few days, you should encourage them to see a specialist for help. Depressed adolescents are at great risk for suicide, and may show no warning symptoms.
Depression in teens can get very serious. I remember when I had depression, it got as far as suicide pacts. If you know a teen that has depression, call a doctor and have them tested. Don't be afraid to get the teen mad because in the end, he/she will be very happy.
Postpartum depression is sometimes called the baby blues. Typical postpartum depression symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, irritability and mood swings.
being a teen, there are too many changes and often no power to affect any of them
no i dont but i guess if something bad was to happen i would it just depends on what kind of person you are or how your family is. You are the only person that can make your self go in depression as a teen.