Is it teen depression? can a teenager feel sad and then have times where she will laugh and have fun and then back to being sad again. could this be depression? she has had some truama in her life. if it is not depression what could cause being sad and th

Yes. : Yes. Even with depression, people can feel happy some of the time. Most teenagers also go through very difficult times, which isn't necessarily depression. You might want to talk to a school counselor, who could give you input about whether this sounds like teenage roller coaster emotions or if you might have a clinical depression. The counselor could help point you in the right direction.

DEPRESSION: Get an evaluation from a psychiatrist to help identify what depression means to this person and whatever else may be bothering him/her. Consider recommendations for medication if any are given. Get a referral for a reputable psychotherapist to speak with. Meds and therapy combined are most optimal; no just one or the other.