How do you know if your teen is struggling with depression? How do parents handle teen depression? Teen depression has doubled since 2020 according to studies. The pressure which society has placed on today’s teens to fit in is one that can cause a child to withdraw and have feelings of low self worth. With the rise of social media and the constant need to keep-up with likes and followers can be overwhelming to a young person. Signs of teenage depression:

- Loss of appetite (changing eating habits)
- Suicidal thoughts, self harm
- Change of peer group
- Isolation, withdrawing from family and friends
- Loss of interest in favorite things
- School refusal, failing academically
- Anger outbursts, rage
- Mood swings (abnormal)
- Substance use (vaping)
- Internet addiction (especially social media)
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