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Coping with Teenage Depression

02 Sep 17 - 05:34

Though the incidences of teen depression have been on a rise these days, it is still not known if it's just because of our increasing awareness or the mental disorder is taking the youngsters into its grip at a greater intensity than in the past. However, it is a fact that depression strikes teens far more often than the most people think.

Teenage depression is not just low moods and irritability, but a serious problem that impacts each aspect of a teen's life. It can lead to substance abuse, self-mutilation, violence, and even suicide. It is one of the serious medical problems faced by teens in today's world. According to a Trust for America's Health report, only 38.1 percent of youths aged 12 to 17 with a major depressive episode (MDE) (an estimated 977,000 adolescents) received treatment for depression in the U.S. in 2013.

Understanding your teen

Showing interest and learning what your teen's interests are will make him/her know you care. Listening to your teens, spending quality time with them without judging will make things better. Recognizing small success and praising their competence will boost their confidence. You need to look for feelings or symptoms your teen is going through or suffering from such as -

Loss of interest or pleasure in all activities
Change in weight or diet
Sleep disturbances
Irritation
Slow behavior
Feelings of low self-esteem
Difficulty in making decisions
Suicidal thoughts
Encouraging your teen

If you are still unable to find if an adolescent is having persistent symptoms, its severity or lasting changes in personality, speak up right away. Even if the problem doesn't turn out to be depression, it needs to be addressed at the earliest. Encouraging your child at this stage is one of the most important steps you need to take.

Even if the child denies and has no explanation for this changing behavior, trust what you feel is right. It is highly observed that teens with depression generally showcase strong emotions and denial is one of those. Support teenagers with your time, experience and maturity. The parents need to understand how they can -

Offer support
Be gentle but persistent (be respectful and understand your teen's comfort and willingness to listen to you)
Initiate discussion (ask the teen to talk to you; communicate without giving lecture or harsh advices)
Validate feelings (acknowledge the feelings your teen is going through; take it seriously and see how you can help them)
Enroll them into COPE program (Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment program teaches how to prevent negative thinking and feel emotionally better; with an emphasis on skills building and talk therapy, the program is based on cognitive behavioral therapy)
Learn relaxation exercises
Build a network of friends who help you cope in a positive way

Not paying much attention to your teen's depressive behavior may lead to substance abuse and can cause other functional and physical problems. Teens with untreated depression are at a higher risk to be aggressive and engage in risky behavior. An acute depression may even drive a teen to suicide.

Teenagers can begin to manage stress with the above-mentioned tips. It may drastically improve the condition of the child or may not impact the behavior at all. In the latter case, a consultation with a psychiatrist or a qualified mental health professional specializing in adolescents may be helpful at depression rehab centers in California.

It is imperative to take teen's depression seriously as it can be very damaging if left untreated. Do not wait for symptoms to grow to a level, wherein the child loses all hope to recover. Dr. Sharmistha Barai, a leading Child & Adolescent psychiatrist based in Saint Louis, Missouri can help you or anyone you know dealing with depression to find effective, medically-proven techniques to deal with the disease and other disorders. Dr. Sharmistha specializes in general psycho-geriatrics, child and adolescent psychiatry, drug and alcohol.
To know about Dr. Sharmistha, visit here: http://sharmisthabarai.strikingly.com

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