Adolescent Secret
Teen depression a difficult time for many youth. Struggling with body changes and challenges. Your child will goes through periods of sadness. They will be moody at times and quite irritable on most days. The change in their moods and sadness may seems normal. Behavior changes link to hormonal in pre-teens years. However, in many cases sad feelings might persist into a major problem. “Every man has his secret sorrows. Which the world knows not. And often times we call a man cold. When he is only sad.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Teen depression is on the rise.
Condition can be exasperated during teen early years. Recent data suggest twent percent of young adults will have suffered from depression. The good news. Depression can be treated. Sign that your child is suffering. If your teen shares feelings of emptiness, sadness and a belief that life is meaningless. Warning sign that they might be developing depression. Loss of interest in things they were passionate about such as sports, arts, and hobbies. Isolation from friends and family. Which can be mistaken as sign of them just being a teenager.
Teen depression
Tired all the time
If you suspect that your teen is suffering from depression. May an observation and monitor their behavior before you act. Any significant changes in appetite. Rapid weight loss or gain associated with despair. Complains of falling behind in schoolwork. Alway seems lethargic and excessive sleeping all the time.
Teenage Depression secret they won’t tell you.
Clinical Depression often goes unnoticed in teenagers. And signs of depression is overlook as normal behavior. Moodiness vs Depression only a trained mental health professional can diagnosis. If you or someone in your family is suffering with depression. You need to know that your child might also be at risk of developing the disorder.
Teen secrets can become a problem.
- Serious Problems
Depression is a serious condition and can lead to severe consequences. The suicide rates of teenagers have increased three times since year 1970. Nighty percent of patients suffering from mental illnesses are depressed. Triggers are varied. Example social rejection from peers. Family problems and schools cutting issues. Can become one of many secret problems. In some cases, parental Abandonment is a big concerns. Your kid may feel like a social outcast. Grief and loss takes its toll. And it is hard for a child to deal with when a parent decide to leave. It’s vital that you don’t dismiss your child’s sadness. Overcoming rejection is not easy for adolescent. Especially from the one they love.
What do you know about Teen Depression Secret and problems?
Medications an anti-depressant maybe prescribed by a Psychiatrist. A trained child psychology work close with the family. Counselors participates in groups focus on early interventions and activity of daily living. Parents participation is required. Try to be supportive despite your child’s behavior. Show them they can rely on you and don’t walk out on your kid.
I never taught that teenagers have problem with depression, at least at age of 12.
Tea, It’s important that parent know the sign of depression.
I was depressed for a lot of my youth… it scares me to think about this, but I am glad that you are shining some light. It is important for people to know that depression is real,
Chelley, Yes, Depression is very real. Thanks for your support.
Depression is so common, yet so misunderstood and stigmatized.
So true.
Those teenage years are SO hard already that I could see how easily it would be for a parent to chalk up these signs as normal teenage moodiness. I’ll have to remember this for when my daughter gets older!
Natalie, Yes, teenager has it hard to cope these days. Parent can educate themselves about depression so they can become more aware.
Very good information. Good to watch for things that show as depression.
I think it’s definitely important that adults know the signs of depression – and not just parents, but teachers. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately (I’m going through a career change to become a secondary educator). So many times you see a young person that is seriously troubled, and some people like to think it’s just “being a moody teenager” – if we take the signs seriously, we can help combat a real problem.
Susan, This is so true …take the time to know sign of depression.
such an important illness to recognize. It is so sad the number of children and teens facing this now. Thanks for sharing these important clues to look for!
Nadeen, take the information and share with friends who has kids.
When I think back on my teen years, I was depressed a lot of it. I was picked on and rejected most of my high school years. It was not fun.
Jennifer, But you made it and I am sure the experience made you stronger.
Depression is a major issue… i heard a 10 year old took his life recently.
Amanda, Depression can happen at any age group.
Patrice, Great Article and I couldn’t agree more with your reply that parents must know the warning signs and at risk behaviors to look out for. Teen depression is a real and growing problem that we need to address. Would love to invite you to check out LivingThruCrisis.com as we have a great resource to help parents and share our families journey through teen depression, suicide ideation and addiction.
Judy, Thanks for the invite.
Nice information. Teens get depression easily because they are very sensitive in their age and easily get attached to any thing. sometimes they can’t share their problem with anyone.
Thanks for sharing this info Patrice. Knowing what to look for a how to help is the first step in being part of the solution.
Vashti Thanks you fro continue support.
Vashti, Thanks you for continue support.
Great and informative post. Thanks for shedding light on this subject.
Kasi, Thanks for your support
You never really think about depression in teenagers because their so young. The truth is that life can weigh heavy on young people in the same way it lays heavy on adults. Thanks for shining a light on this topic and for helping young people. God bless you. 🙂
Emerald Lavender, You are so right so many kids I have see with life problems that is a burden at such a young age. Thank you for your support.
So sad. Glad you are trying to help them and others to understand the signs and recognize what is going on.
Holly, Thanks for continue support.
I wish more people talked open and honestly about depression. Such a stigma!
Neely, I am doing my best to make the public be aware. Thanks for your continue support.