Every teenager goes through depression at one point in their teenage life. But, what is depression? Well, depression is a prolonged sense of sadness and hopelessness.
HERE ARE SOME OF THE CAUSES OF DEPRESSION
Causes
- Loss of a loved one or other major loss.
- Change in life status
- Heredity (if a parent suffers from depression, children may be more likely to develop depression).
- Life stresses (school troubles, relationship problems, dissatisfaction with job, etc.).
- Past experience with mental disorders
Knowing how to recognize depression is a good skill to have. Some of the most common signs and symptoms of depression are:
- Prolonged feelings of sadness
- Prolonged feelings of hopelessness
- Lack of interest in things that used to hold interest
- Continued sleeping difficulties
- Regular episodes of crying
- Feelings of detachment or "not caring"
- Feelings of continual tiredness
- Feelings of "not wanting to get out of bed"
- Suicidal thoughts
When someone is depressed, they need help.
- If their depression is self-manageable, the person may just need a good friend or mentor to talk to in order to figure out the causes and make changes.
- When the depression persists, it is very important that the person receive appropriate professional help.
- Therapists, counselors and psychologists can provide critical intervention that can help an individual find his or her way back to a healthier mental outlook.
- It is very important that a person suffering from depression get help as soon as possible after recognizing the signs.
Possible treatment options may include:
- Speaking regularly with a counselor, therapist, or psychologist
- Medication as prescribed by a doctor or psychologist
- Starting or increasing an exercise regimen
- Improving nutrition
- Learning stress and time management techniques
- Increasing social outlets (talking to people, getting your feelings out)
- Short-term treatment center stays
- Long-term treatment center stays
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