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A Parent/Guardian plays the most powerful role for teens suffering with depression. Firstly, do not blame yourself, it only leads to feelings of resentment and hostility.
A Parent/Guardian plays the most powerful role for teens suffering with depression. Firstly, do not blame yourself, it only leads to feelings of resentment and hostility.
Know the symptoms, Open a line of communication, approach with empathy and non-judgement, seek help from multiple sources.
Know the symptoms, Open a line of communication, approach with empathy and non-judgement, seek help from multiple sources.
Depression is different in adolescence than in adults.
Depression is different in adolescence than in adults.
Teens may show irritability over a longer period of time. To adults it may seem normal for teens to be grouchy and isolate themselves, but if it follows with grades dropping, inability to concentrate and furthermore, stomach or head pains, it would be important to recommend your student see their family physician to rule out simple physical issues.
Teens may show irritability over a longer period of time. To adults it may seem normal for teens to be grouchy and isolate themselves, but if it follows with grades dropping, inability to concentrate and furthermore, stomach or head pains, it would be important to recommend your student see their family physician to rule out simple physical issues.
Allowing your teen to work through their feelings...
Allowing your teen to work through their feelings...
Decreasing the Risk Factors of Teen Depression
Decreasing the Risk Factors of Teen Depression
ACP, (June 2018)
Family Connection
Nutrition
Lowering Social Media
Getting Involved
Excercise
Sleep
Have a Game Plan
Life Skills- Self Regulation
Awareness at School
Awareness at School
Through health class, counselors at MHS teach the mental, behavioral, physical and emotional signs of stress that can cause depression and anxiety to linger and become deep issues in school and everyday life. We also give examples of how a teen can combat and overcome these signs and also see those signs in their peers and how to acknowledge signs, show they care and make sure to tell an adult if the implications are or seem severe.
But what factors help create a depressive mind?
But what factors help create a depressive mind?
Inner Monsters- Diving into "dark" thoughts and having no one around to clear your conscience of them.
No Self Regulation Skills- Students don't have skills to take a moment before they react to a tough situation at hand.
Chemical Imbalance- Could be based on lower levels of serotonin (the brain chemical responsible for mood and behavior).
Pessimistic Thinking- A pattern that is sewn into a minor’s brain wave that is constantly criticizing themselves.
2019 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey taken at Montrose High School
2019 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey taken at Montrose High School
Out of 321 responses from students 9-12 grade:
Out of 321 responses from students 9-12 grade:
On average 39% (129) of those kids "felt sad or hopeless almost every day for two weeks or more.... and stopped doing some usual activities."
On average 17% (54) of those kids "seriously considered attempting suicide during the past 12 months."
On average 15% (48) of those kids "made a plan about how they would attempt suicide during the past 12 months."
Psychology Today (July, 2001)
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