Nowadays, teenagers are easily susceptible to depression. It is an age of high imaginations and big dreams and when they find it difficult to achieve then it results in depression. Prolonged sadness for a long time without any measure to recover also results in the same. However, if parents follow few safety measures then you can not only get rid of depression but can also lead a successful life.

Depression in teenagers often results in becoming negative and rebellious. They are unable to concentrate on studies, drop out of school and feel disconnected from family. The feeling of not being understood by family gives boost to of this feeling in teenagers. Sometimes adolescents get very aggressive and restless. If you have a teenager at home, you should notice them closely to know if they suffering from depression.

Common signs of depression in teenagers:

Generally, when we think about depression then pictures like sad and tearful face comes into our mind. But the situation is entirely different in teens. Teenagers look just as common people; they generally do not show or indulge in talking about hopeless feelings like adults commonly do. If your teenage boy or girl is suffering from depression then you will find him/her having problem with school work, friends and also with family. He/she may constrain in one’s room and even resort to harmful activities like use of drug and alcohol. Teenage girls indulged in themes of death or dying and they do not pay attention to how they are looking. Apart from it depression in teenagers leads them to become self destructive and have poor self esteem.

How to recover from depression in teenagers:

With proper diagnosis and right treatment depressed teens can be cured easily. However, you can undertake some of the below mentioned measures to cure depression in teenagers-

• Consult a professional and get complete evaluation about the reasons of depression in teenagers. Since lingering illness, viral infections and there can also be thyroid reasons for this.

• Increase the quantity of proteins in your teenager’s diet.

• Try to include exercise in your routine and get time for walk for around 15 minutes or more.

• Teenagers should try to indulge in activities that give them pleasure.

• Take the help of counselors to help them come out of depression.

• Parents should also try to understand the changes taking place in their teenage children.

Depression is more than just few instances of bad moods. It is more serious and harmful for the general well being of adolescents. They can have eating disorder, low self esteem, engage in substance abuse, violence or even attempt to commit suicide. Don’t wait long seek immediate professional help. Be patient and understand about depression to help your child out of this difficult time.