Teen Depression – There is Hope

Occasional melancholy, bad moods and short periods of feeling down are common in adolescence. Major depression, however, limits an adolescent’s ability to function normally.

Depression in teens is characterized by a persistent sad mood, anger, feelings of hopelessness of the inability to feel pleasure or happiness for an extended period of time – weeks, months or years.

Two percent of preteens and five percent of adolescents suffer from depression.

Depression may be indicated if a teen experiences an unusual degree of the following symptoms for no apparent reason:

* Changes in eating and sleeping habits
* Missed School or poor school performance
* Withdrawal from friends and activities
* Indecision, lack of concentration, or forgetfulness
* Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
* Overreaction to criticism
* Feeling that nothing is worth the effort
* Frequent health complaints when no physical ailment exists
* Anger, rage, anxiety
* Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
* Drug / alcohol abuse, thoughts of death and suicide

Symptoms such as insomnia, panic attacks, delusions or hallucinations can indicate extreme depression, with particular risk for suicide.

What Triggers Depression In Teens?

* Personal experiences: death of a loved one, divorce, a move to a new area, a breakup with a girlfriend or boyfriend, neglect, prolonged absence from caretaker / nurturer, abuse and bullying, damage to self-esteem, or too many changes occurring too quickly. In some teens any major change may provoke depression

* Early traumatic experiences: a young child who is a victim of abuse or incest does not have the experience or language to understand what is happening, not to protest. As the child becomes a teen, these painful experiences often emerge and cause great distress, which is compounded if adults deny or discount the information

* Stress: especially if the teen lacks emotional support
* Hormonal changes: physical changes occurring during puberty cause new and unexpected emotions
* Medical conditions: such as hypothyroidism, chronic physical illness, substance abuse
* Allergies: wheat, sugar, milk
* Nutritional deficiencies
* Biology: tend to run in families

What are the effects of depression in teens?

* Drug and alcohol abuse
* Low self-esteem
* Eating disorders
* Self-injury
* Acting out – aggression or high-risk behaviors
* Suicidal thoughts or attempts

What can teens do to help themselves or a friend when feeling depressed?

* Reach out and talk to friends, parents, teachers
* Keep as active and busy as possible
* Spend time with friends, especially those who are active and upbeat
* Avoid hanging out with teens who use drugs / alcohol
* Remember you are not alone. Depression is a common problem and will pass. It almost always will come and go on it’s own. With proper intervention, it can be controlled, greatly reduced or overcome
* Take medication if recommended, temporarily while you sort out your feelings

Some guidelines for working with depressed teens

* Respond with kindness, support and encouragement
* Let the teen know you are there when they are ready to talk
* Check in with the teen often
* LISTEN
* Do not criticize or pass judgment once the teen begins to talk
* Encourage, do not force, participation in groups / activities
* Help the teen recognize their own triggers to depression
* Teach coping skills to use when triggers occur
* Do not lecture
* Do not try to talk them out of their feelings
* Be alert for signs of suicidal ideation. Always take any signs seriously
* Make sure the teen gets adequate exercise, sleep and a healthy diet

Temper these with a generous measure of tenderness, love and compassion. It can get better; it will get better!



Source by Idriys Muhammad



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