Staying Sane While Raising Your Teens

Recognizing Adolescent Depression

May 14, 2012 at 10:22 pm 2 comments

Parents: Are you able to recognize the signs of depression in your teen?
Here are some signs:
1. Physical manifestations of clinical depression are: headaches, muscle aches, low energy, sudden change in appetite or weight, insomnia or hypersomnia
2. Your teen may also seem restless, irritable, anxious, or belligerent
3. Your teen may have feelings of sadness, hopelessness, despair, worthlessness, or lack of interest in usual activities
4. Your teen is skipping classes or not paying attention in class

To find out more, check out this site: https://www.about-teen-depression.com/depression-statistics.html

If you think something is wrong, it usually is.
MsParentguru

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