National Institute of Mental Health
Recognizing Depression
The loved ones of these depressives should be able to recognize when their teen is depressed because there are certain things that you can pick up on. Some of these are; loss of interest in old past times, an example of this is when a kid refuses to go out and play football with his father but has no other reason for it. Some more factors are if they seem irritable all the time even at the smallest of things, and a very main sign is if the teen has completely shut out all their friends. All these signs can be found at N.I.M.H. website, National Institute of Mental Health.
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It is very easy for most to notice when someone they know isn't acting like themselves. The best way to recognize depression is to notice a change, that is not like them normally. Recognizing depression varies from each person so it's easy to see why so many mistake depression for things like puberty, ADHD, or even drug/alcohol abuse. |
Depression is very easily mistaken for puberty. This can be a main issue when it comes to these kid’s lives. Throughout the nation there are kids in high school and college dealing with everyday stresses and issues. These kids often have jobs, play sports, and attend school, all at the same time. These stresses can eventually add up to something much worse than stress, depression. Depression has largely impacted my life as well as those around me. I believe that there should be some means to help these kids out before it’s too late.
"Some people have described depression as a heavy black curtain of despair that envelops their lives. Depression affects your life, and the lives of those around you. It can severely disrupt how you function, eat, sleep, and get along with others. Although most people who suffer from depression feel as though they are suffering alone, roughly 20% of the American population suffers from depression. Depression is a disease, and like any other disease, it can be treated and managed", ( By Dr. Edward F, www.stress-anxiety-depression.org/).
Here's what we need to do!
- Recognize that a loved one is suffering
- Be there for them
- Suggest they seek medical help
- If all else fails, go to someone with a big influence on the person's life, (www.depression.com).