Warning+Signs

=Warning Signs of Teen Depression=

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 * **Irritability, anger, or hostility**- are common amoung depressed teens. In teenagers, angry outbursts, hostile comments, "acting out" or constantly trying to pick a fight are warning signs of depression. If the depression is not treated, this could lead to serious issues such as criminal activity or substance abuse
 * **Loss of interest in activities**-teens who are usually active and have intrests in playing sports etc, loses loss of interest in them and often stop being active and become lazy.
 * **Changes in eating and sleeping habits**-Depressed teens will often change in their eating or sleeping habits. One depressed teen might eat much more than normal or want to sleep all day long, while another will not seem to have any appetite at all and suffer from insomnia. The important clue to look for is any change in the pattern of eating or sleeping, regardless of what that change might be.
 * **Thoughts of death or suicide-**Any comment made about suicide should be taken seriously, even if the comment was said as a joke or you don't really believe the teen will follow through on the action. With 20 percent of all teenagers seriously contemplating suicide and 8 percent actually attempting it, it is important not to take any chances and call a mental. (Signs of depression in teens/livestrong.com)
 * **Frequent Crying**- frequent crying or other expressions of sadness can be common warning signs. Sadness and hopelessness are symptoms of teenage depression, and these feelings often show crying or saddness. Although it is true that many teens will decrease crying and become angry instead, others will not.
 * **Unexplained Aches, Pains or Tiredness**-Teenagers who frequently complain about headaches, stomachaches or being unusually tired may also be suffering from depression.(depression warnings-teen depression)

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