DEPRESSED TEENAGERS
By Eddie Tobey

Depressed teens are a very common phenomenon, and there are more and more of them every day. On the average, four out of 100 teens suffer from depression and are diagnosed each year. Signs and symptoms to look for in depressed teenagers are falling grades, alcohol and drug abuse and inappropriate sexual behavior.

Depression can affect a teenager’s thoughts, feelings, behavior and overall health. When depression goes untreated, it can get worse and becomes harder to treat. It’s important to seek help if you think your teen is suffering from depression.

It left untreated, unfortunately some teens resort to suicide or suicide attempts. It is imperative to get help for any teenager who is talking about or showing signs of suicidal tendencies. Remember that any thoughts, remarks or attempts are extremely serious and medical intervention is imperative.

Teenagers usually suffer from one of two types of depression. The first is call major depression, dysthmia or reactive depression. The second type is called manic depression or bipolar. Major depression is associated with feelings of sadness, whereas manic depression is feelings ranging from elation to devastation occurring in cycles.

Treatments for teens with depression include counseling and sometimes medication. Counseling helps to talk through feelings with a trained professional who can help identify the causes and recommend treatment for depression.

Antidepressants may be recommended as a type of medication. Antidepressants are given in more severe forms of depression when the patient can’t focus on anything and are overwhelmed. With treatment, most depressed people start to feel better in just a few weeks.

Depressed provides detailed information on Depressed, Depressed Children, Depressed Teens, Depressed Men and more. Depressed is affiliated with Mental Health Clinics.

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