Teen Depression

Depression is a life-altering ailment that affects about one in eight teenagers. Noticing the signs of depression can be challenging, but it is imperative to address the issue. Some common signs of…

When you're a teenager, your body is going through a number of difficult changes, such as increased hormones and added stress from your school and social life. Adding depression to the mix can be very…

Perhaps now more than ever teens face a wide variety of peer and societal pressures, including cyber bullying, cyber stalking and more. According to a study conducted by PBS and its partners,…

Whether you are the parent, sibling, friend or teacher of a depressed teenager, communication with him may be very frustrating and sad. Depression is a common problem among teenagers and arises due to…

It can be difficult being a teenager, and it is normal to sometimes feel sad and irritable with the surging of hormones and the drastic changes in the teenage body. Although these feelings are normal…

Teen depression can go undetected since many of the symptoms can be subtle, or confused with typical growing up (see Resources). For a teen suffering with depression there are ways to cope. The…

Depression affects people of all ages but can be particularly insidious when it affects teens. Often it's the first time they've felt this way and they don't know what to do to alleviate it.

Signs of teen depression can oftentimes be seen in adolescences who are moody, irritable and argumentative. Determine if your teen may be depressed with the help of a licensed psychologist in this…

Teenagers who are depressed are more vulnerable to risky behavior than peers that do not suffer from mood symptoms. Depression in teens affects self-esteem, impulse control, ability to make sound…

Many teens experience depression at one time or another, but if the depression becomes severe or if it lasts longer than a couple of days, investigate the cause and start a proactive plan for helping…