Teen depression ranks among the fastest growing and the most threatening problems we all face. Though there are certain experts who opine that gender plays a role in this problem, it is yet to be categorically established. As of now, this problem affects teens of both the genders more or less equally. Even other factors like social status, family income, race, educational background, achievements, etc. do not seem to have any role in this problem. Continue reading “What Does Gender Have to do with Teen Depression?”
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Parents and guardians must treat teen depression as an alarm signal when they find that their child’s personality and sense of self is being negatively influenced by angst, sadness and despair. Ideally a teen should be able to feel confident and balanced even when there are some slightly stressful or difficult situations at home, school or anywhere outside. When they seem to have given up on handling some situations, parents should check if the teen is showing signs of teen depression. If left unchecked or untreated it could lead several personality disorders and mental disorders. In severe cases, suicides may occur. Continue reading “Risk Factors of Teenage Depression”
The connection between depression and nutrition is understood by very few people, while they can easily relate physical illness with nutrition deficiency. Teen anxiety is considered to be more of an emotionally-rooted or bio-chemical based phenomenon. On the other hand, nutrition plays a vital role in the onset as well as the duration and severity of depression among the teens. Continue reading “Importance of Nutrition to Reduce Teenage Anxiety”