Adolescent Depression
Adolescent Depression Depression in adolescents is a major mental health issue that causes constant sadness and a loss of interest in routine activities. It has definite impact on how a teenager thinks, feels, and behaves, and it might result in emotional, functional, and physical issues . Although depression can occur at any age, symptoms may differ between adults and adolescents. Adolescent depression is not just a weakness that can be cured with effort; it has serious consequences and demands long-term therapy . Most adolescent depression symptoms recover with treatment. Depression has been linked to high levels of stress , worry , and, in the worst-case situation, suicide . It can also affect these aspects of a teenager’s life: personal life life at school social life family life Symptoms of Teenage Depression: Emotional changes: • irritability and anger outbursts leading to conflict with friends and family m...