This document discusses depression in teens. It defines depression as feelings of severe despondency and dejection that can affect thoughts, behavior, motivation, feelings, and sense of well-being. It notes that many teens feel life is unfair or things never go their way, leaving them feeling stressed and confused. Depression can be difficult to diagnose in teens because they have trouble expressing their feelings and may not seek help. The document provides ways for teens to cope with feelings of depression, such as making new friends, participating in activities, and getting psychotherapy or medication if needed.

1. In Teens

2. WHAT IS DEPRESSION?
feelings of severe despondency
and dejection. It can affect a
person's thoughts, behavior,
motivation, feelings, and sense of
well-being.

3. Many young people feel that
life is not fair or that things
"never go their way." They feel
"stressed out" and confused.

4. Today’s teens are more
expose on television, at
school, in magazines and on
the Internet that forced them
learn about the threat of
AIDS, even if they are not
sexually active or using drugs.

5. Depression can be difficult to diagnose in
teens because adults may expect teens to
act moody.
They can’t express their feelings very well
and may not seek help.

6. Dealing with Pressures
1) When teens feel
down, there are ways
they can cope with these
feelings to avoid serious
depression.
2) Try to make new friends.
Healthy relationships with
peers are central to teens’
self-esteem and provide an
important social outlet.
3) Participate in sports,
job, school activities or
hobbies.

7. Mood Disorder
a psychological disorder characterized by the
elevation or lowering of a person's mood,
such as depression or bipolar disorder.
Stress
a state of mental or emotional strain or tension
resulting from adverse or very demanding
circumstances.

8. characterized by a lack of confidence &
feeling badly about oneself.
characterized by a lack of confidence &
feeling badly about oneself.

9. is difficulty in comprehending or
processing information.
any disorder that persists over long period and
affects physical, emotional, intellectual, vocational,
social, or spiritual functioning.

10. Effective Ways to Treat Depression
in Adolescents
carefully monitor your teen's
use of medications.
Antidepressants need to be
taken consistently at the
prescribed dose.
Managing medications
Psychotherapy
treating depression by
talking about depression
and related issues with a
mental health professional.
Hospitalization
psychiatric treatment at a
hospital can help keep your
teen calm and safe until
symptoms are better
managed.