Depression
25 August 2017
Facts
Depression can be difficult to diagnose in teens because adults may expect teens to act moody.
also,adolescents do not always understand or express their feelings very well. They may not be aware of the symptoms of depression and may not seek help.These symptoms may indicate depression, particularly when they last for more than two weeks:
Poor performance in school
Withdrawal from friends and activities
Sadness and hopelessness
Lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation
Anger and rage
Overreaction to criticism
Feelings of being unable to satisfy ideals
Poor self-esteem or guilt
Indecision, lack of concentration or forgetfulness
Restlessness and agitation
Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
Substance abuse
Problems with authority
Suicidal thoughts or actions.
Research
Mental Health America says that when teens feel down, there are ways they can cope with these feelings to avoid serious depression. All of these suggestions help develop a sense of acceptance and belonging that is so important to adolescents. Try to make new friends, Healthy relationships with peers are central to teens’ self-esteem and provide an important social outlet, Participate in sports, job, school activities or hobbies. Staying busy helps teens focus on positive activities rather than negative feelings or behaviors. Join organizations that offer programs for young people. Special programs geared to the needs of adolescents help develop additional interests. Ask a trusted adult for help. When problems are too much to handle alone, teens should not be afraid to ask for help.
Bullet Points
* A persistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood
*Sleeping too little or too much
*Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
*Loss of interest or lack of pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including sex
* Restlessness or irritability
*Persistent physical symptoms that don't respond to treatment (such as headaches, chronic pain, or constipation and other digestive disorders)
*Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
*Fatigue or loss of energy
*Feeling guilty, hopeless or worthless
*Thoughts of death or suicide
We know that being a teenager can be difficult sometimes by bad parenting our anxiety, bulling at school, parent divorse it may be hard on teenagers and make them agressive on their behavior so we are thinking in a community blog.
Over 15 million American teens,around 6.7 percent of the U.S. population age 18 , suffer from depression in a given year.
Biblography:
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-depression
http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/dep.htm