Depression

TEEN DEPRESSION WARNING SIGNS

From: Families for Depression Awareness

• Depressed, irritable, sad, or empty mood for at least two weeks

• Decreased interest or enjoyment in once-favorite activities and people

• Changes in appetite, eating too much or too little, significant weight gain or loss

• Changes in Sleep, too much or too little

• Changes in physicality, agitation or slowness

• Fatigue or loss of energy

• Low self-esteem, feelings of guilt

• Being unable to concentrate, indecisive

• Unexplained aches and pains

• Recurrent suicidal thoughts or behavior (*seek immediate medical help)

• Reach out

• Talk to your Guidance Counselor

  • Make an Appointment

• Think about counseling

  • Aliff Counseling  School Based Counseling 

Online Resource for Varying Depression Issues: SAMHSA: Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Website

Families for Depression Awareness

Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides. The organization offers education, training, and support to unite families and help them heal while coping with mood disorders.