Depression
Smiling Depression: How Happy Faces Can Mask Depression
Find out what smiling depression is, its symptoms, how happiness can mask depression, the suicide risk, and how parents can help.
Read MoreTreatment-Resistant Depression: What It Is and How To Address It
While symptoms of depression can typically be managed with therapy, medication, or both, for some teens and young adults, it’s not always that easy. If their symptoms don’t improve over time, they may have treatment-resistant depression. As Dr. Harry Gill, medical director of the Embark Behavioral Health outpatient clinic in Cabin John, Maryland, defines it,…
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: Does Going to School Cause Depression or Make It Worse?
Does school cause depression? Learn how school pressures can affect mental health and what you can do to help address teen depression.
Read MoreWhat Parents Need To Know When Their Adolescent Has Depression
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2019, 15.7% of adolescents ages 12-17 experienced at least one major depressive episode. That’s no small number, especially when you consider that depression can have a major impact on a teen’s ability to function and thrive. Teen mental health has come into even sharper focus recently with the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a U.S. surgeon general…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Depression and a Messy Room
Lots of kids have messy rooms. They’re typically too busy focusing on other activities to be bothered to tidy up very often. But disorganization and a messy room can be a sign of depression, and clutter can also cause stress and anxiety in teens. It can start in small ways. Usually, people have their routines,…
Read MoreUnderstanding Depression and Mood Disorders in Teens
Mood disorders can differ from teen to teen—your daughter’s individual personality and mood disorder type play a role in how the symptoms show themselves.
Read MoreHelping Your Teen Cope with Depression
Depression can be overwhelming, but it’s important to know that you are not alone. Learn more to understand depression and how you can face it.
Read MoreKnow the Signs of Teen Depression
If you’ve been wondering “Is my teenage daughter depressed?” We can help. Check out these 5 signs that your teenage daughter may be depressed.
Read MoreWhy is Depression So Dangerous?
Depression can sneak up on you and it can have tragic consequences. Learn more about the dangers of depression and what you can do to prevent it.
Read MoreDepression: An Altered Reality
You are not wired to be miserable. Learn more about how depression can alter your reality and next steps to take.
Read MoreThe Value of a Life
It may feel impossible to see when you are so depressed, but every life has value. Each life has an impact on this world and purpose. Learn more.
Read MoreDepression Prevention
There are things you can do to prevent depression, and ways to catch it early. When you take the initiative, you can stop it before it gets worse.
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