What exactly is depression in teenagers? Depression in teens is a very serious medical condition. It is more than simply a sense of “being blue”sad” for some days.
It is an extreme feeling of depression, hopelessness, anger and frustration or even guilt that lasts much longer than normal. These feelings can actually become a habit that will last a lifetime if left untreated. This article describes how to treat depression in adolescents and the possible side effects that can occur when using it.
Symptoms: Depressed teens are very self-conscious. They may complain that they are “too sensitive” or that they are “not cool enough”. They often don’t feel like doing anything at all and are often extremely lonely and depressed. Many times their parents’ roles as a parent, guardian and caretaker are taken away due to the depression, and they may end up living alone or with a close friend or relative.
Serious conditions: If a teen has a severe depression, then it is best treated by a psychiatrist or a psychologist. This will allow the teenager to be evaluated on his mental health needs. He may require counseling, medication, or both in order to become better adjusted to his new social life.
Side effects: This is a dangerous form of treatment. Often teenagers who are depressed will try suicide. They may also end up having other serious problems such as drug abuse, which can be very dangerous. As a result, depressed teens may also have an increased risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
Medication: There are many drugs that are used to treat depression. Some of them are approved by the FDA to be used in children with mild to moderate depression. They are also used in some adults to treat depression, but the side effects that they cause are usually very undesirable.
Alternative forms of treatment: There are also many alternative forms of treatment for depressed teens. One of these is natural therapies that involve treating the body through diet and lifestyle changes. Another is therapy through hypnotherapy and herbal supplements that work with the body.
Prescription drugs: In order to treat depression in teens, the doctor may want to prescribe drugs such as Valium and Zoloft. to help get the teenager to relax and calm down. If the depression does not respond well to this type of drug, then medication may be prescribed by another doctor.
Therapy: Counseling can be helpful, but sometimes the teenager may not want to talk about the problem. A counselor may want to use other forms of therapy such as family therapy or a 12 step program.
Therapy sessions can also teach the teenager how to deal with their depression in their teen’s life, both with friends and in school. Learning how to cope with school and social situations, while at the same time learning how to handle their depression, may be more important than simply curing the teenager.
Treatment may also include psychotherapy, if the depression is caused by a traumatic event that may affect the teen’s life. Therapy can teach the teenager how to deal with anger, shame, embarrassment, low self esteem, and guilt that might be causing the problem.
The above techniques work by teaching the teen how to recognize that their depression is just as real and damaging as any other depression. They learn how to manage their depression and learn how to identify the causes and ways of overcoming their depression.
Proper diagnosis by a qualified physician or psychiatrist is important when treating depression in teens. The treatment they receive will depend on the severity of the depression as well as their individual needs and preferences. It is important to remember that depression in teens requires a long term, holistic approach that is tailored to each teen.
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