Sometimes the bad thoughts and feelings outweigh the good ones. These feelings affect how you act, how you feel and what you do. They can take a real toll on your body making you feel fatigued, ill and uninterested in social activities or just general everyday things. These problems affect teenagers everyday and with the added pressure of school it makes it that extra bit harder.
Signs of Depression in teens:
Signs of Depression in teens:
- Sadness or hopelessness
- Irritability, anger, or hostility
- Tearfulness or frequent crying
- Withdrawal from friends and family
- Loss of interest in activities
- Changes in eating and sleeping habits
- Restlessness and agitation
- Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
- Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Thoughts of death or suicide