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Depression and Teens

Symptoms

Adolescent Depression
Adolescent depression is a disorder marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities.
Depression Signs in Teenagers
Inform yourself about the signs of teenage depression. These signs should alert you to a problem that may need professional counseling, especially if the signs persist.

Signs of Depression

Recognizing Depression in Your Teen

Teenagers are mysterious creatures. Even though we've all been teenagers, somehow that experience doesn't amount to a hill of beans when we're trying to understand our own.

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In the Words of Teens

Teen Depression - An Interview
Sarah is a bright, kind-hearted 19-year-old college student who has major depressive disorder.She spoke very openly about depression with Teri Robert.

Depression and School

Mental Health and High School: The Good, the Bad and the Pitfalls
Our depression expert Kim Taylor talks about her own experience of depression in high school and what you can do to manage your depression.
Depression in the Dorms: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and College
Expert patient Deborah Gray explains why depression is common in college and what you can do about it.

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Is my son being a normal teenager or is he depressed?
I'm worried about my 14-year old son. He's always in a bad mood, hasn't been doing his homework, has been withdrawing from his friends and it's a struggle to get him to get out of bed most days.

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