Sign of Teenage Depression
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Treating depression patients
Illumistream
In this video a doctor describes treatment options for depression including psychotherapy, exercise and antidepressants. Talk to your doctor about relieving your teen’s depression symptoms.
New research shows that teens respond best to a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressant medication. Discuss these options with your doctor.
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Know the signs
WA State Youth Suicide Prevention Comm.
This printable guide breaks down the signs of depression in teenagers and younger children. It explains how to document concerns, discuss them with your child and begin treatment.
A parent speaks
Children's Hospital Boston
A parent reflects on her depressed son's suicide attempt, hospitalization and treatment. Explore this site and find many more first-person accounts by parents and patients.
Just for teens
Center for Disease Control
A quick reference list of the signs of teenage depression and the common triggers. The entire site focuses on teens and includes advice for helping a depressed friend.
Recognize signs and take action
FocusAS
Be ready to identify the warning signs of teenage depression. Find out why early intervention is crucial and how to locate a mental health professional.
Parents, take this quiz and evaluate your teens behavior. You'll learn to recognize the signs of teenage depression and receive some straightforward advice about how to proceed.
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For teens with depression
Wing of Madness
Advice from someone who has been through teenage depression and understands your struggle. Get ideas on seeking treatment and discussing depression with parents and friends.
When everything seems wrong
Kids Health
A must-read article that looks at the biology of depression as well as how the disease looks in teenagers.
Finding the right words
HealthCentral
Sometimes friends and family are so afraid of saying the wrong thing to a depression patient that they say nothing. This very specific article explains what to say and what not to say.

