Depression is a mental disorder that can cause psychological and physical symptoms. According to various studies, 5 to 8 percent of Adolescents all over the world are affected with depression. Boys are more susceptible to depression than girls among adolescents. It is very tough to identify symptoms of depression in adolescents and that is the biggest reason it often gets undiagnosed. However the most common symptoms of depression in adolescents are:

1. Long lasting sadness is the biggest known symptom of depression in adolescents.
2. Irritability
3. A feeling of worthlessness is also one of the prominent symptoms.
4. Sleeping problems, such as excessive sleep or sleeplessness
5. Difficulties at school, such as concentration and less interest in extra curricular activities.
6. Difficulty in getting along with parents and friends.
7. Less interest in daily activities
8. Low level of self-confidence.

Depression in adolescents can be treated easily. All you need to do is just identify the symptoms of depression. It is very necessary to identify the symptoms and seek proper treatment in time, so that the affects of depression in adolescents can be alleviated. The exact cause of depression in adolescents is yet to be discovered. As per experimental studies, it is a biological disorder due to the chemical imbalances of serotonin and dopamine in the brain. These chemicals are the main contributing factors for normal functioning of human brain, which includes sensation, movement, emotions and memory.

Most of the adolescents do not know the exact reason for their depression. They need to understand that it is generally due to the stressful events or emotional events that take place around them. Following are the most common reasons of depression in adolescents

1. It might be because of genes.
2. The chances for it are high if you have suffered depression in the past at childhood stage.
3. Sudden death in family or friends or someone you love.
4. Chances of depression in adolescents become even higher if you have suffered from anxiety disorder or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) in the past.
5. Family problems such as conflicts at home between mom and dad
6. Inferiority complex from other adolescent friends at school.
7. Negative thinking towards most of the pleasant things.

The Impact of depression on adolescents may become very disturbing. They might face problems attending their school regularly, difficulties in completing their homework, difficulties in getting along with their parents. Other problems that adolescent may face can be regarding health, such as pain in stomach, loss of energy or fatigue and headache. They might also engage in smoking, alcohol, drugs etc. Suicidal thoughts s may also develop in adolescents’ minds. It is very important for adolescents to seek proper treatment because adverse affects of depression may damage their future. So many treatment methods are available to help you out such as medicines, psychological therapies, electroconvulsive therapy and many more. All you need to do is consult with the specialist and go for the prescribed treatment.

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