Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

1. MEANING
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REASONS
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SYMPTOMS AND
PREVENTION
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TREATMENT
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DEPRESSION

2. Teen depression is a serious
medical problem that causes a
persistent feeling of sadness and
loss of interest in the activities and
it can cause emotional, functional
and physical problem and lead a
successful way to mood disorders
which are often known as
depression.
What is Depression ?

3. REASONS .
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Romantic
Problems
Emotional
Trauma
Sleeping
Disorder
Social
Isolation
Academic
Stress
Genetics/
Family history
Imbalance of brain
chemicals
Certain Drugs/ Medications

4. SYMPTOMS
Inability to sleep or sleeping
too much
Persistent sad,
anxious or empty
mood
Aches and pains that
don’t go away, even
with treatment
Thoughts of suicide,
talk of suicide
PREVENTION
Help your child learn to
cope with stress.
Maintain open lines of
communication
Encourage positive and
healthy peer
relationships.
Encourage teens to seek
purpose in life
Provide continual warmth,
caring, and support
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5. TREATMENTS
MEDICATION
PSYCHOTHERAPY
HEALTHY HABITS
Talk therapy is guided to replace
negative thoughts and emotions
with good ones
Regular exercise stimulates the
production of “feel good” chemicals in
the brain that elevate mood.
Some adolescents may benefit from an
antidepressant, such as a selective
serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
GROUP THERAPY
Through group work, teens connect with
other teens that share and understand
their struggles