How to Recognize Depression in an Adolescent
Depression in adolescents is more common than ever before. There are several factors that cause depressed feelings, mood and bad behavior in a teen.
When a teen acts like they need some attention and nobody is listening to them, their attitude suddenly becomes uncalled-for, and they treat everyone with disgust and disrespect, you should know that depression is beginning to set in and immediate action should be taken to prevent further complications.
The signs mentioned above are usually seen in the early stages of depression, but they can be removed if you act fast.
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Hopelessness
When you see an adolescent talking about being hopeless every now and then, it is a sign that things are not going in the right direction. Although hopelessness can be found in a normal person, but the effect of the problem do not remain for a long time.
A depressed person usually feels hopeless all the time and he/she often talks about being hopeless. Hopelessness in a teen should make you concerned and an immediate action should be taken to curb further problems. -
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Irritability
A depressed adolescent usually feels irritated. They may be living in a comfortable environment, but their body language shows that they do not feel good and usually react strongly to minor problems.
When an adolescent starts fighting over every little thing and has no reason to prove what he stands for, it is a sign that he is suffering from depression and should be treated as a patient. -
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Sadness
Sadness is also one of the most common signs to recognize depression in an adolescent. Sadness can make the person feel numb and low without any apparent reason. A person, suspected to be in depression, can feel sadness over things that can be ignored and are not worth worry. -
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Restlessness and fatigue
Has the adolescent been having sleepless nights lately?
If so, you should raise an eyebrow over this as constant restlessness is a major sign of depression. Despite being in a good environment and no apparent difficulties, a depressed person feels restless all the time. They usually have a hard time going to sleep. Constant restlessness can leave the person feeling weak and mentally disturbed. Using sleeping pills in this condition without the advice of a psychiatrist can make things even worse.
