Many teenagers experience mood swings or talk of a dark cloud that never seems to go away. This could be signs of teenage depression, a serious condition that interrupts the normal life of a teenager. If left alone it can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self loathing, self mutilation, pregnancy, violence or suicide. You can help as a parent , a teacher or a friend. An open discussion can lead to a quick solution.
The teen years can be a very confusing time in a child's life. When the teen years bring challenges kids learn to balance with the support of healthy relationships, success in school, extra curricular activities and standing firm with a strong personality. We as parents expect our teens to display mood swings and make bad decisions. This is part of life right? However if these behaviors are a manifestation of depression these behaviors mean a completely different thing. Depression reaches into a child's personality and causes unhappiness, helplessness, maybe anger. These feelings are more common than we think and should not be dismissed as a stage of life . It is a fact that only one in five teenagers receive the help the need to overcome this condition. This is where intervention is needed by a parent, a teacher or a friend.
Body changes, questions about who am I and how do i fit in, are the biggest giants that continuously plague the teenage psyche. Growing up from a child to adulthood brings many consequences such as conflicts with parents. Independence is the motive. These circumstances can be confusing to a parent. Is my child sad , seeking independence or is this depression? To bring more confusion to the issue signs of depression do not always reveal themselves as sadness or complete withdrawal . Irritability, aggression and rage are often the face of depression.
Teens deal with wacky hormones this too can affect their mood. This can also be depression. Seek a doctor's help. Your doctor may recommend help from a specialist. A doctor can recommend a psychologist and a psychiatrist. If a psychiatrist recommends an anti-depressant , ask questions. If your child is under 18 it is important to understand what effects medicine can have on the brain while it is still developing. Young teens are at high risk when taking medications.
Ways to beat the blues and I mean major blues are simple...diet, nutrition, exercise and nutrients. Exercise will help boost your endorphins and it will also help your confidence more than anything else. Vitamins such as B-vitamins are a very potent treatment for depression. Taking omega-3 fatty acids as found in fish oil have been shown to be potent antidepressants as well as Zinc and magnesium, two minerals found to have antidepressant effects. With research one could receive the same results from a holistic approach as one would receive with prescribed medication.
Conversation and early detection will stop your teenager from developing teenage depression. Know the signs.
The teen years can be a very confusing time in a child's life. When the teen years bring challenges kids learn to balance with the support of healthy relationships, success in school, extra curricular activities and standing firm with a strong personality. We as parents expect our teens to display mood swings and make bad decisions. This is part of life right? However if these behaviors are a manifestation of depression these behaviors mean a completely different thing. Depression reaches into a child's personality and causes unhappiness, helplessness, maybe anger. These feelings are more common than we think and should not be dismissed as a stage of life . It is a fact that only one in five teenagers receive the help the need to overcome this condition. This is where intervention is needed by a parent, a teacher or a friend.
Body changes, questions about who am I and how do i fit in, are the biggest giants that continuously plague the teenage psyche. Growing up from a child to adulthood brings many consequences such as conflicts with parents. Independence is the motive. These circumstances can be confusing to a parent. Is my child sad , seeking independence or is this depression? To bring more confusion to the issue signs of depression do not always reveal themselves as sadness or complete withdrawal . Irritability, aggression and rage are often the face of depression.
Teens deal with wacky hormones this too can affect their mood. This can also be depression. Seek a doctor's help. Your doctor may recommend help from a specialist. A doctor can recommend a psychologist and a psychiatrist. If a psychiatrist recommends an anti-depressant , ask questions. If your child is under 18 it is important to understand what effects medicine can have on the brain while it is still developing. Young teens are at high risk when taking medications.
Ways to beat the blues and I mean major blues are simple...diet, nutrition, exercise and nutrients. Exercise will help boost your endorphins and it will also help your confidence more than anything else. Vitamins such as B-vitamins are a very potent treatment for depression. Taking omega-3 fatty acids as found in fish oil have been shown to be potent antidepressants as well as Zinc and magnesium, two minerals found to have antidepressant effects. With research one could receive the same results from a holistic approach as one would receive with prescribed medication.
Conversation and early detection will stop your teenager from developing teenage depression. Know the signs.
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