Teenage depression Symptoms and its Treatment

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Just the Facts
Teenage Depression
By sandiegoteentherapists.com
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Teens and Depression
A depression disorder is such a disease that
affects the mood, behavior and thoughts. Without
proper treatment, the symptoms can last for
months or even years.
A study by experts shown that 5 of all teenagers
is suffering from depressive disorder.
Unfortunately, only 20 of them are properly
treated.
The symptoms of depression or other mental
illnesses in young people can be different from
the adults. So it is very important to learn
about teenage depression.
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Symptoms Major Depression

• Depressed mood or/and irritability
• Loss of interest in daily activities
• Poor Concentration
• Sleeping Disorder (Too much or too little)
• Restlessness or Low Energy
• Feeling Helpless
• Weight gain or less
• Feeling guilty or worthless
• Thoughts of suicide or death

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Symptoms Manic Episodes

• Too much energy
• Unable to sleep
• Significant mood swings
• Easy distractibility
• Over confidence or grandiose ideas
• Risk taking behavior
• Racing thoughts

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Treatment of Depression
The best treatment of the teenage depression is
Teen Therapy by a good and professional therapist
or psychologist. It is the complete
responsibility of the parents or sometimes
teachers to find out the solution for their
teens problems.
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Contact Us
Are you finding the best treatment for your teen?
Here we are to help you
Email us at info_at_sandiegoteentherapists.com
Visit http//www.sandiegoteentherapists.com/
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