A lot of teens feel unhappy or moody. But if your teen’s sadness lasts for more than 2 weeks and they have othersymptoms of depression, there may be a problem. Watch for their withdrawal from friends and family, a drop in their performance at school, or use ofalcoholor drugs. Talk t...
There is effective treatment that can help teens move beyond depression as they grow older. Depression Causes Doctors haven’t pinpointed exact causes for depression. They think it may be a combination of things, including: Brain structure. People with depression seem to have physical differences ...
Early depression symptoms, long time exposure to stress, challenges or adversities - things every young person has to deal with - are a breeding ground for risky behaviors among adolescents. Teens are more likely to reach for different kinds of stimulants like alcohol, cigarettes or drugs etc. ...
根据第二段 “These teens use tons of media, get insufficient sleep and have a sedentary (不爱活动 的) lifestyle. Of course, that may sound like a description of every teenager on the planet. But the study warns that it is teenagers who engage in all three of these practices in the ...
What Is Depression? It’s normal to experience sadness. (Whodidn’tcry when Simba couldn’t wake up Mufasa?) But unlike typical sadness or grief, time can’t and won’t heal Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), the term for clinical depression, which most people just call “depression.” It...
Sexting can have negative mental consequences on teens, especially when they are under pressure to share explicit photos. Research shows that sexting coercion can lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Is sexting illegal? Consensual, private sexting between adults generally is legal. But...
Screeningmay be needed to check for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Anxiety or depression screening may also be recommended. Your teen's healthcare provider will tell you more about any screenings, follow-up tests, and treatments for your teen, if needed. ...
also have certain medical conditions including ADHD, anxiety, and chronic pain. People with substance-abuse problems may be more likely to develop depression as well. The average age at first diagnosis is 32 years old, but 3.3 percent of teens aged 13 to 18 have experienced major depression. ...
根据第一段“Teens who choose to spend time alone may know what's best for them, according to new research that suggests solitude(孤独)isn't a red flag for depression.(根据一项新的研究,选择独处的青少年可能知道什么对他们来说是最好的,这项研究表明独处并不是抑郁症的危险信号)”以及第二段“...
Olderchildrenandteenswithdepressionmaygetintotroubleatschool,sulk,andbeirritable.Teenswithdepressionmayhavesymptomsofotherdisorders,suchasanxiety,eatingdisorders,orsubstanceabuse.5.Howisdepressiontreated?Thefirststepingettingtherighttreatmentistovisitahealthcareproviderormentalhealthprofessional,suchasapsychiatristor...