It's important to learn what teen depression looks like so you or a teen you know can get the help thats needed. Some of the signs and symptoms are saddness, anger, lots of crying, widthdraw from family and friends, lost intrerest in activies, changes in sleeping and eating.In additon theres guilt, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicude.
If you have any of these signs or symptoms for more than two week, you might have depresseion and you need to see a doctor for help. Just like in the book Tears of a Tiger by Sharon M. Draper, the main character Andy felt very gulity for his best friends death and became very depressed. His parents made him go see a Psychologist for help. There he got to speak freely about how he felt without any parents or peopele who would judge him.
Just like Andy you can go talk to a Psychologist for help or if you don't feel comfortable talking to a stranger, talk to a parent or a friend about your situation. There are all types of treatment for depression. You can take Medicine prescribed by a doctor or go to group therapy.
Depressed teens left untreated can choose take it into there own hands. They can choose to abuse themselves and that can lead to suicude. We must all do our part in preventing these outcomes as best we can. Watch for those warning signs and if observed, seek the necessary help right away. PLEASE HELP TEENS DEAL WITH DEPRESSION!1. www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens/depression.asp
2. www.nih.gov
3. www.teendepression.org
4. www.aacap.org
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