Anxiety And Tension
General Facts On Teen Depression
Depression is a kind of disorder which often occurs
among teens. However, the actual meaning of the word “depression” is
reduced owing to the common use of the term. The fact is that depression
is a serious illness that requires immediate attention. Depression may
be normal for some but must be taken seriously to prevent from
worsening. Here are the things you need to know about depression.
Types of Depression
Depression varies from cause to cause.
That depression varies depend on the cause of it like why it has
happened and damage they can cause to the person. Normally, depression
is categorised into two forms: one is more severe depression yet
short-lasting and the second is long lasting depression yet less severe.
The short-lasting severe form of depression is often called major
depression while the other is often referred to as dysthymia. The third
classification of depression is characterized by mood and its swing.
Here
are other terms used for the different kinds of depression:
A) Major or
Clinical Depression
B) Dysthymia
C) Bipolar Disorder
D) Mood Swing
E) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
F) Cyclothemia
G) Postpartum Depression
H) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Symptoms
of depression
Depression may often be mistaken as occasional sadness
or mood swing. This could be a costly mistake since depression is a
mental illness that requires immediate medical attention. It is also
important to treat depression as soon as signs appear. If you see two or
more symptoms of depression, seek for professional help.
A) Crying,
tearfulness, and sadness with no apparent reason.
B) Decreased or loss
of interest on activities including those they once enjoyed.
C) Isolation and boredom especially during group activities and gathering.
D) Pessimism and hopelessness on the reason of living.
E) Sensitivity to
negative feedback and rejection of others.
F) Anger and irritability.
G) Restlessness
H) Feeling of worthlessness and guilt.
I) Lack of
self-confidence that could be the cause of low self-esteem.
Causes
of depression
Research agrees that there is no single cause of
depression. All types of depression are triggered by two or more causes.
Here are the major causes of depression.
A) medical condition
B) environment
C) family background
D) life events,
E) social condition
F) biological cause
G) psychological patterns