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Writer's pictureKasundi Heshara Weerasinghe

Depression among teenagers

What is meant by Depression ?

Depression is one of the under recognized health problems in adolescents. emotional instability resulted from childhood to adulthood. transition makes adolescents vulnerable to depression. these days depression mainly effected to school children and teenagers. although depression can occur at any time in our life, symptoms may be different between teens and adults.


What are the symptoms of depression ?

Teen depression signs and symptoms include a change from the teenagers previous attitude and behavior that can cause significant distress and problems at school or home in social activities , or in other areas in life. they can be their,

Emotional changers , behavioral changers etc..

  • Suicide is often associated with depression if you think may hurt yourself or attempt suicide , call police or your local emergency number immediately.


What are the risk factors of depression ?

Having been the victim or witness of violence.

Abusing drugs , nicotine and alcohol .

Having annoying pain or chronic physical illness such as diabetics, cancer.



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