Adolescent depression symptoms
Depression : Teens may not be able to tell they are depressed. Or in a sad mood But adolescent sadness can be manifested in other forms of symptoms, including:
- Feeling down, sad, frustrated, or hopeless
- Feeling tired Not much energy
- Not interested or unhappy when doing something (Even though it’s what I used to like)
- Feel bad about myself
- Insomnia or too much sleep
- Difficult to concentrate, such as reading a book
- Loss of appetite or more than usual
- Saying or doing something slowly Or very anxious
Depression
>>> Depression Assessment for Adolescents (CES-D) <<<
Used to do a basic self-assessment Not a diagnosis
>>> What to do if I have depression <<<
Example case Adolescents with depression
Tui, 15, plays games all day. Not interested in studying I often argue with my mother because of games.
When asking for a detailed history Found that Tui was bored Don’t want to do anything Playing games sometimes gets bored But it’s better than nothing. Tui couldn’t sleep for about a month. Loss of appetite sometimes feeling easily irritated Used to like kicking a ball with friends but nowadays I haven’t gone to play anymore because I feel bored, bored, doesn’t send teachers work because I can’t concentrate on work. Ever had the feeling of wanting to fall asleep Never wake up But had no suicidal thoughts
Tui was diagnosed with depression was treated with medication. And doing psychotherapy Tui recovered after a month of treatment. Sadness disappeared Can return to study as usual
Causes of depression
The cause of depression Depression is not usually caused by one or the other. But often due to a combination of factors Both hereditary and environmental factors It was found to be associated with disorders of neurotransmitters in the brain. Families with a history of depression or psychiatric disorders are at higher risk than the general population. Life Events / Stress Coping with psychological violence is at a higher risk of developing depression than the average person.
Risk factors for depression
- Heredity Studies have shown that children whose parents are depressed There will be a higher incidence of depression than children in general.
- Brain chemicals The study found that With depression, abnormal changes in brain chemicals affect the emotional, physical, and mental regulation of the brain. Today, depression drugs have a direct role to play in modulating these chemicals. Keep in balance
- External environmental factors or psychosocial problems, such as parenting problems Domestic violence Negative parenting Use of blame, blame, or emotional use in caring for the child A traumatic event, such as the loss of a dignity or a divorce of your parents. Abuse or neglect Bullying in schools or being excluded from society, etc.
- Perspective on self And problem solving style Found that children with low self-esteem And children with high anxiety There will be a higher incidence of depression than children in general. Troubleshooting characteristics Using a way to escape the problem Repeatedly blaming myself And pessimism tends to increase the likelihood of depression.
- Other physical disease factors Some physical disease or medication Affect hormones And chemicals in the brain can cause depression In addition, children with chronic diseases. Not being able to live a normal life, there is a chance of depression.
