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    Teen Depression

    NAMITHA SURESH
    B.Ed Natural Science
    ADOLESCENCE

    Adolescence is a new birth, for the higher and


    more completely human traits are now born.

    (G. Stanley Hall)

    Adolescence is the transitional phase of growth


    and development between childhood and
    adulthood.
    Teenagers face real concerns, between 13 and
    19 years of age, on a daily basis as this is the
    most awkward growth stage of their lives.
    During this time, teens are exposed to some
    overwhelming external and internal struggles.
    The common teenage problems that teenagers
    face today are usually related to:
    o Self-esteem and body image
    o Stress
    o Depression
    o Cyber addiction
    o Peer pressure
    o Competition
    All these common teenage problems are
    connected to one another, in some way.
    teen DEPRESSION
    Depression is a disorder of a person’s moods or
    emotions- not an attitude that someone can
    control. Teen depression is a serious mental
    health problem that causes a persistent feeling of
    sadness and loss of interest in activities. It
    affects how your teenager thinks, feels and
    behaves, and it can causes emotional, functional
    and physical problems
    Academic stress
    Physical appearance
    Peer pressure
    Romantic problems
    Early childhood trauma
    Conflict between parents
    Neglectance
    Abuse
    Poor social skills
    Medical conditions
    Bullying
    Emotional changes
    • Feelings of sadness, which include crying
    • Frustrations or feelings of anger, even over small matters
    • Feeling hopeless or empty
    • Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
    • Low self-esteem
    • Feeling of worthlessness or guilt
    • Exaggerated self- blame or self-criticism
    Behavioral changes
    • Tiredness and loss of energy
    • Insomnia or sleeping too much
    • Changes in appetite
    • Agitation or restlessness
    • Social isolation
    • Poor school performance
    • Less attention to personal hygiene or appearance
    • Self-harm
    • Angry outbursts
    • Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements
    • Use of alcohol or drugs
    How is teen depression diagnosed
    There aren’t any specific medical tests can detect depression. Health care professionals
    determine if a teen has depression by conducting interviews and psychological tests with
    the teen and their family members, teachers and peers. Treatment recommendations
    are also made based on the data collected from the interviews.
    How to communicate with a depressed teen

    Focus on listening, not lecturing


    Resist any urge criticize or pass judgment once your teenager begin to talk. The important
    thing is that your child is communicating.
    Be gentle but persistent
    Don’t give up if they shut out at first. Talking about depression can be very tough for teens.
    Be respectful of your child’s comfort level while still emphasizing your concern and
    willingness to listen.
    Acknowledge their feelings
    Don’t try to talk your teen out of depression, even if their feelings or concern appear silly
    or irrational to you.
    Helping a depressed teen

     Make face time a priority


     Combat social isolation
     Try to reduce their social media use
     Get your teen involved
     Provide nutrition, balanced diet
     Encourage plenty of sleep
     Be understand
     Be patient
    Thank you.

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