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1. Teen depression
Causes, Symptoms & possible Treatment

2.  Academic pressure
Peer pressure by family and/or relatives
 A change in hormones
Quick changes in hormones
which occur during puberty
● Unbalanced brain chemicals
Changes in chemicals within the brain can produce
mixed signals which causes depression
● Inherited traits
Depression can be passed on through genes
● Early childhood trauma
Possible causes that can lead to depression :

3. The effect and impact depression
inflicts :
 Restlessness
Can abstract sleep
schedule and start an
unhealthy pattern
 Weight loss/gain
Changes in appetite can
Physical traits
● Alcohol/Substance abuse
Feelings of dread can lead teens into an
unhealthy lifestyle
● Self-Harming

4. Psychological traits
 Inexplicable guilt
 Exaggerated self-blame
 Feelings of anger
 Feelings of worthlessness

5. Social traits
 Poor academic performance
 Easily agitated
 Decreased social interactions
 Conflict in all relationships

6. Possible treatments; What we
currently offer : Therapy
 School counselling
 Medication

7. Sources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/teen-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20350985
https://www.villagebh.com/depression/symptoms-signs-effects/