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Teen stress is very real. ... Teen stress can cause sleep disturbance, anger, inability to concentrate, nervousness, headaches, nausea, social withdrawal and depression. ... In all the confusion, its easy to miss the signs of teenage depression. Unfortunately, many instances of teenage depression lead to suicide attempts. ... A cautionary note on the suicidal teen who is receiving treatment for depression: teens (and adults, too) are most likely to commit suicide as the treatment begins to work. ... Treatment of depression takes time, and the teens energy level may rise while he or she is still suicidal. ...
There are many treatments to depression. ... Often, one type of medication will help depression, but not enough. ... While this is especially likely in cases of major depression, combined medications may also be used for milder.
Depression has traditionally been seen as an adult disorder characterized by a loss of interest in life. ...
Depression in children and adolescents does not always manifest in this way. ...
Adults with major depression usually turn their anger inward and have a flat emotional tone or affect. Their teen counterparts may snap at friends and family over the smallest things. ... "
Most depressed adults have a name for their disorder and know when "the depression" hits. ... Thus, a depressed teen who is successful in getting tickets to see a famous music group may enjoy a spurt of excitement/happiness before and during the concert before returning home to emotional darkness. ... The good news is that effective psychotherapeutic treatments are available for those properly identified as having major depression .
Approximate Word count = 1233
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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