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Depression in Young People

There is no single cause for depression. A feeling of "blue," lack of sleep, appetite, or self-isolation is often chalked up to normal teen behaviors. Young people may be experiencing depression that can negatively affect their day-to-day life. Recognizing the symptoms is the first step to speaking with a parent, trusted adult, or caregiver or seeking medical help.

Teen Mental Health Depression

What is Depression? Listen from a youth who speaks on the signs and identifiers that may exist for those experiencing mental illness. The 3-minute video breaks down the differences between sadness and grief or the chemical changes that result in depression. Watch the full video here:  

Understanding how depression affects teens and adults differently

Clinical depression does affect youth differently from adults. An adult may experience weight loss, but teens could experience weight gain. The difference highlights the need for an expert to perform a diagnosis. A self-diagnosis may point you in the right direction, but never recommended as a final result. Read more here: https://bit.ly/44ciiCs

Take the quiz, and learn the signs.

This depression quiz is not meant to be a diagnosis or the elimination of a diagnosis. A trained medical or mental health professional can help clarify issues and diagnose depression or major depressive disorder. Find it here: https://feelingkindablue.org/depression-quiz/

Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: 
Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726.

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