2. { Teen Depression Teen Depression By: Ellyn Will Causes Signs and Symptoms Treatment Sources Click on one of the links to take you to a different slide! Effects Or you can click on the picture to go to the next slide!

3.  Is a disorder that occurs during the teenage years, and involves ongoing sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities.  It Is the most common of all psychological problems among adolescents  Very common and affects as many as 1 in 8 people in their teen years.  Affects people of every color, race, economic status, or age Teen Depression Teen Depression

4.  Abuse  Conflict  Death or a loss  Genetics  Major events  Serious illnesses  Substance abuse Causes

5.  Sadness or hopelessness  Anger  Tearfulness or frequent crying  Withdrawal from friends and family  Loss of interest in activities  Changes in eating and sleeping habits  Restlessness and agitation  Feelings of worthlessness and guilt  Lack of enthusiasm and motivation  Fatigue or lack of energy  Difficulty concentrating  Thoughts of death or suicide Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

6.  Problems at school  Running away  Substance abuse  Low Self-esteem  Eating disorders  Internet addiction  Self-injury  Reckless behavior  Violence  Suicide Effects Click on the picture to go back to the beginning

7.  Talking  Visiting the doctor  Seeking out a specialist  Antidepressants Treatment

8.  http://helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.ht m http://helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.ht m http://helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.ht m  http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_h ealth/depression.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_h ealth/depression.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_h ealth/depression.html  http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/cau ses-depression http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/cau ses-depression http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/cau ses-depression Sources Back to BeginningBeginning