Teenagers and depression

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Alternative names
Depression signs in teenagers

Information

Serious signs of teenage depression include:

     
  • A change in appetite and sleep patterns  
  • Loss of interest or enjoyment in usual activities  
  • Prolonged sadness  
  • Withdrawal from friends  
  • Feelings of worthlessness  
  • Lack of energy  
  • Poor school performance

These are all signs that should alert you to a problem that may need professional counseling (especially if the signs persist and the teen doesn’t respond to encouragement). See also depression.

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 8, 2012
by Armen E. Martirosyan, M.D.

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