What is teen depression?

Teen with depression: Depression in children & teens is much the same illness but because of age related factors expression of the depression varies. Children are especially difficult to assess due to limited understanding and communication skills. Teens bring a special set of problems to diagnosing depression; a sense of immortality, a "can do it myself" attitude, male and female hormone influences, oppositionality.

Lengthy despondency : Appetite and sleep significant change are red flags too little;too much. Withdrawal, tearfulness, obsession with death, suicide, self-mutilation. Way over the top anger, falling & failing grades.Self deprecation. If you are asking, i must recommend a thorough evaluation. This is a critical period;if your arm was decreasing your quality of life, you would not wait. Same here, no more waiting. Ok?

Teen Depression: Symptoms of Teen Depression: .Sadness. .irritability .Resentment .angry outbursts .Use of Alcohol and Drugs .Fights .Identity confusion .Impulsivity .Family conflicts Teenagers need support,help and Therapy. Teenagers need