Depression in Teenage Girls
Child Development and Changes. In Teen Girls can be problematic to many parents. Can be difficult to watch your child go through depression and hormonal changes and not know how to help them. It is essential that you learn the difference between child development. And teenage depression so that you can recognize what is normal behavior. “The sudden surge of hormones at teenage age. Will continue to play an important part in the life of young people” Oche Otorkpa .
Child Development and Depression
Teenage girls go through a time in their life where puberty is overwhelming and their hormones are all out of whack. As your daughter’s body changes, her hormone levels are rising and falling to adjust to menstruation. This is a scary and confused time for many girls. Beginning of body changes which can lead to depression.
Development and Depression in Teen Girls affect mood
Early signs of teenage depression
One of the reasons they are unable to cope due to hormonal changes. These changes happen quickly and not over an extended period of time. As the hormones taken over body an imbalance can occur.
Child Development and depression
You may be wondering how you can tell the difference between normal changes and depression. Depression does not go away. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Girls who are aged 12 to 15. Are three times more likely to experience depression. This means that parents need to be vigilant and speak with their daughters. To ensure that their child knows she is not alone.
If you do suspect that your daughter is going through child development changes and depression, it is essential that you find her the help she needs to overcome the condition before it advances and consumes her social and academic life.
A parent knows their child best and it is great to get them help as soon as you notice anything might be wrong.
My daughter is a THREEnager…I can only imagine what it is going to be like when she is a teenager. Being a teen is hard enough but I can’t fathom adding on depression on top of that. I think peer pressure and just every day life is very hard on teens and they really need great support systems. Thanks for sharing! Christine, The Choosy Mommy.
Christine The choosy Mommy, You have a lot of time before puberty, middle school and hopefully not teenage depression. Enjoy your 3 year old.
My daughter will be turning 12 this year, and she has quite a bit of anxiety already – so I hope we don’t have any other issues that might pop up this year.
tiaras & tantrums, Your daughter will be fine. There are lots of information online for parents to read but most important your daughter Primary Doctor has a lot of resource and knowledge that you can utilize.
This is important information for anyone with teenage girls!! Its hard to deal with the rush of hormones and the other catty girls!!
This is a helpful post. I don’t have a child yet but for sure, the things you mentioned here are worthy to note of. We’ve all been through our teenage years and we know how hard it can be — how much more so for those who are depressed.
Teenage girls have to go through some difficult changes so it is important to provide them with the guidance and support they need. Thanks for sharing.
This is a very informative article. One extra thing I remember reading that is related is that the human brain in not nearly finished developing when the individual is a teen. So utilizing these tips along with having some faith to weather through current challenges until the individual grows up may “grow” the mind past the depression.
Seattle Travel Blogger, Thanks for new information and your support for teenage depression.
There was a time not too long ago when my middle daughter was depressed. I noticed the difference in her. She is not a teenager though and she was going through a major life change. I found help for her though. She went and talked to a therapist once a week. She is doing much better now.
Jennifer Clay, Glad that you were aware of the signs of teenage depression and was able to get help for your daughter.
This is scary, though I don’t remember feeling like this when I was that age. Parents, moms especially, need to walk through their girls with puberty to avoid this.
This is really interesting. I never thought about how large of an effect regular teenage hormones could have on them.
This is a very nice article. Most parents think it’s just a phase because teens are undergoing a lot of stress, from growing up, school and from friends. We have to learn how to distinguish depression from just the regular teen angst.
Thank you for raising awareness. Teenage depression is indeed a serious thing to address and we should be able to see the tell-tale signs in its early stage.
I have been diagnosed with clinical depression. I do feel my daughter has it as well. It is easy to miss the symptoms if you don’t know what to look for, or if you are not paying attention. However, if you know what to look for, it can be caught and treated early.
Dawn McAlexander, You are correct some Parent do not know what the symptoms are and depression can be miss by thinking it’s an unruly growing phase their child is going through.
Great info. We got teenage girls in the family and your words truly helps us , parents, help them.
I’ve never thought that teenage could be suffering depression, this is interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Middle school is such a hard age for everyone. I think getting the kids involved in sports is a great way for them to feel healthy.
Kristen, Sport is form of exercise and this can help to a degree but if your child is sad with depressing thoughts you may need to evaluate further.
Wow, this is such great advice. I think too many just chalk these changes up to hormones and overlook that depression may be a real issue. Thanks for shedding light on this and for warning those to keep an eye on their child’s changes.
Teenage depression is so real. I try to ensure my son is feeling good about himself at all time. The slightest thing can seem big to them.
Great information! my daughter is 18 but I can still use this info with her. thank you!
Great information, my daughter is only 3 so I have some time to get ready. I have anxiety at the thought of her getting to this stage in life.
I don’t have kids, but this is good information.
One of my closes friends suffered from teenage depression that carried over into her adult life. She sought help and became a clinical social worker who helps teens and adults through depression. I am glad to see others writing about teens and mental health. Great information!
Shawana, Its possible good for your friend now a clinical social worker!
GREAT Post. It’s so important to pay attention to your kids and notice if/when there is a change and how to get help. A friend of mine’s neighbor committed suicide recently and it’s so sad to hear those types of stories.
Joanna, It is distressing to hear about suicide especially when it’s a youngster. But the story must be told…Hopefully more people will become aware and suicide can be prevented.
This article was very informative. My step-daugther is 19 now, but I remember those hormonal changes she experienced.
I don’t have any children, but this is a great post full of helpful information.
I remember my days as a teenager, fortunately I had good people around me to mentor me through and older cousins who served as positive role models.
Hey Patrice, once again very informative. The take away for me this time was the difference between a change in behavior due to hormones or depression and how to distinquish between the two. Thanks!
Great information and while my daughter is 21, grown and on her own, we definitely had some serious hormonal issues when she was a teen. And depression is such a serious thing and comes to different people in different ways, so it’s really important to know as much as possible about it.
Jaye@Curvatude, Your daughter made it great ….Depression hit us at different stages of our lives. But is especially harder on growing teenagers.
Great information and while my daughter is 21, grown and on her own, we definitely had some serious hormonal issues when she was a teen. And depression is such a serious thing and comes to different people in different ways, so it’s really important to know as much as possible about it.