Signs Your Teenager Might Be Struggling with Depression
Teenagers feel too many emotions because of hormones. One minute, they’re happy; the next, they‘re slamming doors and muttering about how much you don’t understand them. But it can be hard to tell if these are typical teenage growing behaviors and what might be something more serious like depression. Depression is surprisingly common in teens, affecting millions in the United States alone. But it’s treatable. As a parent, teacher, or anyone who cares about a teen, this uncertainty can be frustrating. You want to be supportive but don’t want to overreact. To help you out, we have discovered some signs with the help of the Protected Roots Integrative Treatment Center that might suggest your teen is going through depression. The Puberty vs. Depression There’s some overlap ...
