There are a number of possible causes of depression in teenagers. If parents and teachers remain aware of them, intervention can occur before the situation becomes debilitating for the teen and the family. Self-esteem The adolescent years are times of tremendous change. Not only are their hormones running rampant, they may be embarrassed at the changes in their body, especially if much different than their peers. Be aware of any signs of being bullied or of them doing the bullying. Pay special attention to sudden changes in your adolescent's behavior. Yes, it's normal for them to suddenly decide to say little to you. If they stop talking to their friends or begin dropping out of activities take notice. Do make it a requirement to attend family meals and other functions. Learning Differences If your child has always had problems in school or been diagnosed with a learning difficulty, be sure he or she receives the needed care and attention. Even more than in grade school, adolescents do not want to be different. Some students also feel separate from their peers if they are smarter than the average student. Be sure and give support and encouragement, but don't go overboard.

1. Be Aware of These
Causes of
Depression in
Teenagers

2. There are a number of possible
causes of depression in
teenagers.

3. If parents and teachers
remain aware of them,
intervention can occur
before the situation
becomes debilitating for
the teen and the family.

4. Self-Esteem

5. The adolescent years are
times of tremendous
change.

6. Not only are their hormones
running rampant, they may
be embarrassed at the
changes in their body,
especially if much different
than their peers.

7. Be aware of any signs of being
bullied or of them doing the
bullying.

8. Pay special attention to
sudden changes in your
adolescent's behavior.

9. Yes, it's normal for them to
suddenly decide to say little
to you.

10. If they stop talking to
their friends or begin
dropping out of
activities take notice.

11. Do make it a requirement
to attend family meals and
other functions.

12. Learning
Differences

13. If your child has always had
problems in school or been
diagnosed with a learning
difficulty, be sure he or she
receives the needed care
and attention.

14. Even more than in grade
school, adolescents do not
want to be different.

15. Some students also
feel separate from
their peers if they are
smarter than the
average student.

16. Be sure and give support
and encouragement, but
don't go overboard.

17. Family
Difficulties

18. Don't think that problems in
your relationships are not
noticed by your teenager.

19. They are affected deeply
by them even if they
attempt to tell you they
don't care.

20. If you are going through a
divorce, or a family
member has become ill or
died, know that your child is
probably having a difficult
time, also.

21. Find someone for
him or her to
speak with.

22. They may not want to
burden you further with
their problems and be
hiding their depression.

23. Relationship
Problems

24. Adults have a tendency to
minimize the effect of
break-ups of relationships
on their teenagers.

25. Often the comment is, "It
was just puppy love" or
"She's young. She'll get over
it."

26. If your child does not
bounce back within a
few weeks tell them she
can talk to you, the
school counselor or a
mental health
professional.

27. Relationship problems are
one of the primary causes
of teenage depression.

28. Drugs and
Alcohol

29. Sudden negative changes
in behavior for no apparent
reason can signal a
problem with drugs or
alcohol.

30. Don't make the mistake of
thinking your son or
daughter would never
engage in risky behavior.
They're kids and yes, they
certainly might.

31. If you have suspicions of
substance abuse have an
honest heart-to-heart talk
with them. If your doubts
continue have them tested.

32. In Summary

33. There can be numerous
causes of depression in
teenagers.

34. As a parent or teacher you
will want to be aware of
the most common ones:
relationships,
learning difficulties,
family problems,
self-esteem and
substance abuse

35. Being aware can prevent
long-term problems.
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