Signs And Symptoms- Depression in Teens

If you're trying to detect depression in teens, then it can be much harder than doing the same for adults. As young people go through puberty, it's likely to produce mood swings and moments of gloom, which may be hard to distinguish from anxiety signs or other problems resulting from depression. The young person's problem may turn out to be a relatively simple, self-esteem issue repaired by something like acne treatments. Or it could be genuine depression and will need more serious treatment.

How can you discern whether your teen simply feels "blue" occasionally, or has full-blown depression and might need medical attention? If your teen's gloomy moods aren't balanced out by more positive things like good friends, interests and hobbies, or a generally good school experience, then these may be warning signs. Depression in teens often manifests itself in isolation from friends and family, lack of interest or motivation, or lack of concentration. And of course, if there is any talk of suicide, or any of these symptoms last for more than three weeks, you may need to find a depression treatment center.

Treatments can be varied, though having discussions with a therapist may be the best place to start. They'll try to discover if you're dealing with an anxiety disorder or if there's a coming together of external influences that have created a perfect storm in your teen's life, or a combination of the two. The best treatments may include a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressants. If the depression is connected to disorders like anorexia or bulimia, then the teenager may benefit from some time in a mental health treatment center that would be better equipped to deal with all of the issues he or she is facing. They can also supervise the effects of antidepressants, which sometimes increase suicidal tendencies in teens rather than decreasing them.

If you can diagnose it early, then depression in teens is quite treatable. While it's true that 50% of those who are treated will likely experience depression again as adults, current treatments usually ensure that the other 50% of depressed teens won't experience any future episodes. Even for those who will continue to face it later in life, getting them into therapy and counseling as early as possible will make it much easier for them to manage the depression when they're older.


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