This document discusses depression in teens, providing an example of how stress can develop into depression if left unaddressed. It begins with an example of a teen (Teen B) becoming stressed because a friend is going on a trip. Over time, as Teen B's negative thoughts continue without improvement, his stress develops into depression. The document then outlines 5 levels of depression according to symptoms, using the example of Teen B to illustrate how his condition worsens through each level until he attempts suicide, showing severe level 5 depression. It emphasizes that levels 4 and 5 depression require immediate professional help.

1. Depression In Teens
By Kunal Singh

2. Introduction
• Stress
• Daily life stress
• Overstress is dangerous
• Depression
• Symptoms of Depression
An example to explain stress and depression please
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3. Example of Stress
Teen A: Hi mate, I cannot come to school for some
days, as my parents are taking me to Los Angeles.
Teen B: Thinking about Teen A and is unable to
concentrate on studies.
Is Teen B in stress??
Let’s read further.

4. Example cont…
• Teen B: Wow! Any occasion?
• Teen A: I passed my previous final examination in
merit. So, it is a gift from my parents.
• Please guess the thoughts of teen B.

5. Stress & Depression
• Common Factors
• Differences
 Stress tends to resolve if life event change Vs depression
can last upto years.
 Stress tends to have obvious trigger Vs depression can hit
out of no where.
Stress & Depression are not interchangeable words but
two beasts with common treatment.

6. Example Cont…
• Because teen B’s thought took adverse turn and was not able
to concentrate on his studies so, he failed in final exams.
• Situation:
Teachers scolded the teen B and parents were contacted.
Parents scolded teen B.
Friends stopped talking with Teen B
Now what would be the thoughts of Teen B? would he be in
stress

7. Example Cont…
• Let’s say teen B is introvert. And now two weeks have passed,
he is still in negative thoughts. Is this stress?
• Could be, depends on the signs. Now we need to understand
how to figure out if the child is in stress or this is just pass by
situation?

8. Confession
Teen B is in stress

9. Teen Depression
• What is Teen Depression?
• Symptoms of depression in teens
• Duration of symptoms
Depression is directly proportional to duration of
symptoms

10. Levels of Depression
• Level 1
• Symptoms
 Fatigue
 Uneasiness
 loneliness
 Lost (or unable to memorize the things)

11. Example Cont.
• I confessed that teen B is in stress but when stress
grows it becomes depression. Lets see how..?
Teen B started being alone. He doesn't want to come
out to have food, he has stopped watching his
favourite movies, plays or shows. Most of the time he
remains lost in thoughts.
Does it Look like first level of depression?

12. Levels of Depression Cont..
• Level 2
• Symptoms
 Anger
 Sadness
 Negligible discussion or communication
 Un decisive attitude

13. Example Cont…
• Teen B most of the times reply in anger. He sits back
in room and uses one statement “No body loves
me”. When someone asks him about the issues he is
facing, he never says a word. No body knows when
he is happy or sad.
Does it Look like Second level of depression?

14. Levels of Depression Cont..
• Level 3
• Symptoms
 Loud attitude
 Sadness heightens
 Communication cut-off
 Starting of thoughts saturation
 Starting of suicidal thoughts

15. Example Cont…
• Teen B always remain angry, & shouts without any
reason. He always thinks as if he is not required
anymore but his thought changes some times. When
someone asks him about the issues he is facing, he
doesn’t talk and move to some other place.
Does it Look like third level of depression?

16. Levels of Depression Cont..
• Level 4
• Symptoms
• Always in fighting attitude
• Loneliness
• Increase in Suicidal thoughts

17. Levels of Depression Cont..
• Level 5
• Symptoms
• Loneliness
• Suicidal attempt
Level 4 & 5 are dangerous and hence special care is
required towards the patient.

18. Example Cont…
• Teen B always remain angry, & shout without any
reason. He always thinks as if he is not required
anymore. When some one asks him about issues, he
locks himself in room and tries to commit suicide.
This is not an alarm but dangerous, Please contact
psychiatrist.

19. Therapies and Medication
• Talking therapies
• Exercise and daily diet (Consult Professional)
• Depression buster medicines ( Level 3, 4 & 5)
• Psychiatrist consultation (mandatory at Level 4 & 5)
The most important cure for the all the diseases in the
world is love and care keep these two therapies
always in mind.

20. Getting Help
• Talk with supportive people
• More physical activity
• Volunteer
• Counselor
• School psychologist
• Health care professional
• Family doctors

21. THANKS