Common symptoms of adolescent depression
SYMPTOMS OF CHILDHOOD/ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION
- Drop in school performance
- Weight loss or gain
- Stomachaches
- Insomnia
- Social withdrawal
- Drug or alcohol abuse
- Isolation
- Apathy
- Fatigue
- Lack of concentration
Children experiencing a major depressive episode may appear or feel irritable, rather than depressed. These symptoms are sometimes hard to observe and notice for some busy parents or guardians, that is why constant communication and professional help are very important.
