Teen Depression
Depression
is the predecessor to suicide and teens experience depression differently than
adults. For example:
v Instead of exhibiting typical depressive behavior
such as lethargy, helplessness and lack of energy, most teens will become hyperactive.
Although increased activity during the teen years can be normal, changing
friends or interests frequently can indicate a serious problem. When this
happens, the teen begins alienating himself from many forms of emotional
support. When this occurs, the teen does not maintain any strong connections
and they become a higher suicide risk.
v Surprisingly teen suicide rates increase
dramatically following a publicized account of suicide. A teenagers' attitude
or affective mood can change dramatically overnight. Often, they will imitate
what is happening around them, or copy something they have heard about in the
news.
v Alcohol and drugs may mask depression. Although
alcohol is a depressant, in teenagers, it can be a way of acting out so the
teen will not have to feel the inner feelings of self-condemnation or loss.
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