The following features are indicative of Teen Depression:
feeling of anger
cranky
frustrated
sadness
empty
feeling hopeless
weight loss
frequent irritability
trouble sleeping
feeling tired
loss of interest in normal activities
low self-esteem
trouble thinking
frequent thoughts of dying, suicide and death
feelling of guilt or worthlessness
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Common Causes of Teen Depression
The following are the most common causes of Teen Depression:
abnormal neurotransmitters level
hormonal imbalance
traumatic events during childhood, such as physical or emotional abuse
Risk Factors for Teen Depression
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Teen Depression:
bipolar disorder
anxiety disorder
personality disorder
sexual abuse
physical abuse
anorexia
physical disability
abusing alcohol
unsupportive environment
family history
obesity
peer problems
Prevention of Teen Depression
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Teen Depression. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
do daily exercise
take enough sleep
spend some time in nature
take healthy diet
supportive family members
Occurrence of Teen Depression
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Teen Depression cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Teen Depression can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Teen Depression can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Teen Depression
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Teen Depression:
Physical exam: To determine the cause of depression
Blood test: To check complete blood count and thyroid hormone level
Psychological evaluation: To diagnose the complications
Complications of Teen Depression if untreated
Yes, Teen Depression causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Teen Depression is left untreated:
health problems
behavioral problems
emotional problems
relationship difficulties
suicide
academic problems
Self-care for Teen Depression
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Teen Depression:
Avoid alcohol: Avoid alcohol and other drugs because it may cause harder to treat depression
Get enough sleep: Get enough sleep to relax the mind
Eat healthy food: Eating healthy food is beneficial to maintain good health
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Teen Depression
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Teen Depression:
Acupuncture: Acupuncture helps to treat pain
Meditation: Meditation helps to relax the mind
Massage therapy: Massage therapy helps to relax the body muscles
Music therapy: Music therapy helps to calm the mind
Art therapy: Art therapy helps to relax the mind and mood
Patient Support for Treatment of Teen Depression
The following actions may help Teen Depression patients:
Psychological counseling: Psychological counseling may helpful in coping the disease
Time for Treatment of Teen Depression
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Teen Depression to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
More than 1 year
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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