- Episodes of persistent sadness
- Disinterest in school or social relationships;
- Loss of self esteem and
- Despair.
The depressive state is usually a temporary response to stress has lived the young and fit is a normal phenomenon that usually occurs during the maturation process of adolescents. It may even be induced due to imbalances in the production of sex hormones. In addition, experts say, female adolescents are depressed twice more than adolescent males. The adolescent behavior is often determined by your mood. The transition from a good mood to bad mood and vice versa can take minutes, hours or even days. That is why the real depression is very difficult to guess.
Depressive episodes in adolescents can occur because of poor school performance, breaking with boyfriend or girlfriend, and problems in relationships with friends and family. These causes can lead to persistent depression. Other causes include chronic diseases, obesity, child abuse, stressful lifestyle, lack of social skills, unstable receiving care by the family and family history of depression.
The symptoms of depression
Symptoms of depression in youth are eating disorders, weight change, irritability, excessive sleepiness during the day, the excess, criminal behavior, memory loss, fatigue, self-concern, sadness, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest, lack of self-esteem, obsession with death and the thoughts and suicide attempts.
When these symptoms are present for more than two weeks, it is important to see a specialist, and that depression affects not only relationships but also to school performance. Depressed teens are more likely to use drugs and alcohol as an attempt to overcome their depression. These problems require intensive treatment.
How professionals evaluate depression in young people
After physical examination, also performed a psychiatric evaluation to understand the cause of sadness, loss of interest and irritability. Keep in mind that depression can also lead to the development of other psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, obsessive behavior and anxiety. As to be determined if the adolescent presents a risk to himself and others. In this respect, family and members of the education community can provide valuable information about the young doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist and educational psychologist.
Treatment
Treatment for depression in adolescents is similar to that used to treat depression in adults. Along with counseling, the teenager received antidepressant medication and psychotherapy. Antidepressant medications include selective inhibitors of serotonin reuptake as Prozac and Lexapro.
Some medications have side effects, so it's a good idea for parents to discuss the possible risks with your doctor. Only some of antidepressant medications are specific to children and adolescents, and those mentioned above are the only ones approved by the FDA.
Adolescents with major depression should be hospitalized, since they are more likely to commit suicide.
What Parents Can Do
The family and school support is necessary to deal with adolescent depression. Parents can take their children to participate in a program of emotional education camps, or classes of nature to help them overcome their behavior problems. These programs consist of non-physicians, psychologists, educational psychologists and social workers who specialize in helping young people with emotional difficulties.
Give special attention to adolescents, who are trapped because the offense. The best thing is that the child faces the consequences of their actions and learns the lesson.
Depressed teens respond well to treatment if treated early and comprehensive manner. Which is very important, because more than half of depressed adults began its process in adolescence? Finally, parents should consider participating in family education programs to learn ways you can help your child overcome the symptoms of depression.
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