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Depression in Teen
Another name for teen depression is childhood depression. Before some years depression in children was unknown. But now the fastest rate of increase in depression is among young people. Thus children depression or teen depression is defined as an illness when the feeling of sadness or hopelessness which obstruct teen's ability to function. Teen depression is as serious as adult depression.
Most of the times peoples permanent self-esteem, which lasts through adulthood, is formed in the teenage years. This is one of reason is that teenage depression can lead to permanent social and self-esteem problem. There is also a clinical teen depression which form by peer pressure, parental pressure, pressure from teacher's, pressure from coaches, pressure from boyfriends or girlfriends can all contribute to a whirlwind of stress. Bad grades, failure to be accepted into a University, being broken up with, being ostracized by peers all are results of teen depression.
Teen Depression Symptoms
- Performance at school or college is not good.
- Hygiene and appearance are changed.
- Defiant behavior
- Unusual beliefs
- Change in weight
- Require rest
- Feeling tired
- Lost lot of energy
- Feeling guilty
- Avoiding family members
- Some physical problem likes muscle aches, stomach aces without any medical cause
- Lack of interest in spending time with familiar or friends
- Alcohol abuse
- Less communication with other people
- Fear of death
- Increase in anger
- Neglect of appearance
- Difficulty to keep good relationship
- Frequently change in mood
Teen Experiences Following Types of Depression
- One episode of major depression
- Some teens suffers from dysthymia
- Some teen suffers from bipolar disorder
- Some teen suffers from manic depression
Cause of Teen Depression
- Stress is one main cause
- Away from parents
- Loss of loved one
- Learning disorder
- natural disasters
Parents have to Take Care About His or Her Children When They Notice Following Sign and Symptoms.
- Looking Frequent Sadness, Tearfulness or Crying on Face of Your Child.
Most of the time teen shows their depression by tear. Wearing black dress, writing poetry with morbid themes, or having a preoccupation with music that has nihilistic themes shows teen's sadness.
- Hopelessness
Teens do not like good appearance or hygiene. They may feel like that life is not worth living. They behave negative.
- Lack of Interest in Previously Enjoyed Activity
Teens may drop out from clubs, sports and other activity they normally enjoyed. When they are in depression they seems it is not funny.
- Low Energy
It directly affect on school performance or classes. There is chance of loss of concentration.
- Poor Communication with Other People
In depression teens avoid friends and family member. They spend most of the time alone and without interest. They feel alone; they do not share their feeling with other thinking that no one is listening to them.
- Feel Guilty
They may have negative views about their self-worth. They think that they are not good enough.
- Extreme Sensitivity to Failure
They believe that they are unworthy. They depressed more because of this thinking.
- Increased Anger
When teen is in depression, they are irritable and taking out most of their anger on their family.
- Difficult to Maintain Relationship
- Always Feeling Physical Illness
- Poor Performance at School
- oor Concentration
- Thought About Suicide
Effects of Depression on Teenagers
Change in behavior and attitude of teen is indication of depression.
- Most of the depressed teens try to suicide.
- Many teens use drug and alcohol as medicine for depression.
- Teen feel guilty, low self-esteem.
- Cutting, burning, head banging these types of self injury are often associated with depression.
Teen Depression Treatment
To cure from depression requires emotional supports from family and friends.
Parents Can Do Following Thing to Cure Teen from Depression.
It is difficult to parent to see their children are in depression. In depression, it is common for girls to become moody, edgy, and anxious just before and during menstruation, and maybe even longer, if she suffers from hormonal problems.
If Parent Suspect Depression
- Parents should have to give positive responds with love, kindness and support.
- Whenever your child wants your need, you should have give time for him or her.
- If your child share some thing with you don't ask lot question but keen concentration on discussion.
- Encourage whatever your child is doing.
- Praise on his or her activity.
- Take help from your doctor or your medical health provider.
- Don't think that symptoms are go away as their own. As early as possible go the medical health provider.
Some Most Important Things That Parents Can Do
- When your child talk with you, listen carefully.
- Listen to their music.
- Be involved in their activity.
- Spend as much time as they want.
- Keep in touch with his or her friends.
- Do not try to solve their problems just share their feeling and sadness.
- Do not try to compare your child with other children.
Parents have to give more concentration on her or his child at the time depression. Even parents also take some advise from doctor or medical health provider. Sharing their confusion, sadness, loneliness, shame, and other strong emotions reduces teen depression.
What Type of Treatment is Required for Teenage Depression?
Depression can be treated by therapy and medicine. Even sometimes it can be treated by combination of both therapy and medicine.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Physical exercise
- Creative expression
- Volunteer work
- Medication
- Hospitalization
- Special schools, wilderness challenges, or "boot camps"
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