That teen depression has been on the increase is an indisputable fact. According to a survey, about 11% of adolescents are affected by teen depression. But the unfortunate fact is that only 20 to 30% of these young people get the attention, treatment and care they deserve. It is therefore the primary duty of parents as well as teachers to acquire as much knowledge as possible about this problem because only then, they will be able to take timely action. Very importantly, they should know the warning signs of teen depression. Continue reading “Five Teen Depression Warning Signs”
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Teen depression may become a serious illness if it is not diagnosed soon and treated appropriately. This problem may rob the affected teens of their energy, their memory and concentration, and induce them to indulge in unusual behaviors. This problem may also make them lose interest in the usual activities teens may generally be interested in. There are a few suggestions experts have given for helping these teens combat their problem. Continue reading “Factors Responsible for Teen Depression”
Teen depressions a serious problem that affects every area of a teen’s life and is just not limited to melancholy or bad moods.
Teen depression has become very common nowadays because of the lifestyle changes This depression can have serious after effects if left untreated. In some cases it could also lead to suicide. It is unfortunate that more than going undetected it goes unacknowledged. People find it easier to feign ignorance about the situation than do something about it. Continue reading “Treating Teen Depression”
Depression among teenagers is not just about occasional melancholy and bad moods.I It is indeed a serious issue that can have severe impact on various aspects of a teen’s life. Teen depression can lead to various activities like alcohol and drug abuse, self mutilation, self loathing, violence, pregnancy, and even suicides in many cases. Continue reading “Indicators to Show that Your Teenager Might be Depressed”
It is not easy being a teenager. You yourself have gone through this confusing age, so you can very well understand what exactly happens at this time. If your children are in their teenage, you need to understand them to make sure that they do take any wrong step at this important phase of their life. You need to support them as a friend and guide them through this difficult but important stage. Continue reading “Understanding Teen Depression”