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Welcome to depressedteens.com, an educational site dedicated to helping teenagers and their parents and educators understand the signs and symptoms of...
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And although depression is highly treatable, experts say only 20% of depressed teens ever receive help. Unlike adults, who have the ability to seek assistance on their own, teenagers usually must rely on parents, teachers, or other caregivers to recognize their suffering and get them the treatment they need.
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Depressed teens are often irritable, taking out most of their anger on their family. They may attack others by being critical, sarcastic, or abusive. They may feel they must reject their family before their family rejects them.
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Teen Depression Quiz: Is your teen depressed? Take this simple quiz to find out.
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Information about depression in teenagers or adolescents Why do people get depressed? MYTH: It's normal for teenagers to be moody; Teens don't suffer from "real" depression. FACT: Depression is more than just being moody. And it can affect people at any age, including teenagers.
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Teens who are depressed may show other warning signs or symptoms, such as lack of interest or motivation, poor concentration, and low mental energy caused by depression. They also might have increased problems at school because of skipped classes.
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Other forms of mental health illnesses are more common as well in depressed teens. If teens are left without help, they may decide to take things into their own hands. They can turn to alcohol and/or drug abuse to help make their pain go away.
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"I'm depressed." You might say it casually to refer to sadness that engulfs you and then goes away. But depression is also a mental health illness that may require help from an experienced professional. Most suicidal teens respond positively to psychotherapy and medication.
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How Are Mood Disorders Different in Teens?; Isn't My Teen Just Going Through a Phase?; Treatment and Intervention Feeling Depressed? Get Some Fresh Air Stigma Keeps Many Teens from Getting Mental Health Treatment...
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Brought to you by depressedteens.com, our show is a fast-paced weekly 30 minute program on teens with mood disorders. Talking directly to teens, we’ll hit on almost every issue on mood disorders.
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