Stress Medications
How To Treat Teen Depressive Episodes
It is not strange for teenagers to feel ‘down in the
dumps’ every once in a while. Moreover, with several changes in
physical, emotional, social, psychological and social aspects of
teenagers, it is pretty likely that teenagers would feel depression.
According to statistics, 4 out of 10 teens get seriously depressed every
year. However, among the 4% of teens who are affected, girls suffer
twice as the rate of boys. It is hard to identify whether your teens are
affected by depression or not because some changes are normal to
teenagers. Nonetheless, problem may arise when hopelessness, isolation,
hatred and despair takes much time than the usual.
Types of Teen Depression:
1) Major depression – involves severe
and long lasting mood problems like prolong sadness. These problems get
in the way of an individual's functioning.
2) Bipolar disorder – this
is also called the manic-depressive illness.
3) Unipolar disorder –
involves a lowered mood, which may vary throughout the day. There is a
big distinction between this disorder and just being unhappy.
4)
Cyclothymic disorder – a mild form of manic depression
5)
Dysthymic Disorder – a mild type of depression. It does not disable the
functionality of a person.
6) Manic depression – characterized by
rapid moods shifts. This emotional disorder creates high rate of
suicidal attempts.
7) Psychotic depression – includes visual and
auditory hallucinations, delusional thinking. Victims of major
depression may also suffer psychotic depression. Moreover, those who are
suffering from this depression must be treated immediately so as not to
create greater dangers.
Factors Affecting Teen Depression:
Family
factor
Due to a hostile and melancholic environment in home created
depressed parents, teen depression may occur. Thus, environment increase
the vulnerability of teens to depression.
Gender Factor
It is
seen that teenage girls are more susceptible to depression because they
are more socially oriented, active and dependent on relationships, hence
the more vulnerable.
Biological Factor
Hypothalamus functions
play an important role in teen depression. It is responsible for some of
the core symptoms of depression like changes in appetite and sleeping
habits.
Cognitive Factor
Negative mindset of teenagers, also
known as pessimistic attribution bias, is responsible for personal blame
in cases of negative situations.
Teens refuse depression
treatments because they think that living with depression along is a
manifestation of weakness. Moreover, parents can help their teens by
encouraging and motivating them to have positive outlook in life. This
will contribute not only to their physical well being but to emotional
well being as well. Definitely, depression is treatable. The standard
treatment includes the combination of antidepressant medication and
therapy. Alternate treatments can also be had to augment standard
treatment. Moreover, bear in mind that doctor’s diagnosis and guidance
is necessary.
Natural and alternative treatments such as yoga or
exercise, meditation, Clarocet NRI, aromatherapy, vitamins and balanced
diet can also boost spontaneous recovery.