The Most Common Problems Teenagers Face Today. 2. #Depression#

This is the continuation of our previous Series #The most common problems teens and youths face today. We will be talking about;

Depression Depression is one of the worst problems that some teenagers/youths suffer from and it can lead to more problems in the future. Depression may arise from poor self-esteem and body image problems. If that is the reason of depression in a teen/youth, then parents should talk to the teen, listen to their child, comfort him or her, and accept their child for who they are. It is crucial that teens feel validated in their feelings and thoughts because what they are going through is a real part of their lives. Parents and guardians should not judge or criticize their feelings or thoughts. They should tell the teen/youth how important it is to have high self-esteem and be comfortable in their body. Depression symptoms in teenagers/youths may be exhibited in various ways. Changes in sleep patterns, eating habits, declined interest in normal and healthy activities, dropping grades in school and college, and preferred isolation are all signs of depression. When teenagers/youths exhibit one or all of these symptoms parents should intervene immediately. If teenagers/youths begin talking about their depression, then they should be allowed to express their feelings, and parents should validate their feelings by listening to them without interrupting the conversation. #if you believe it, you will see there's a hero in you# #teensandyouthsplatphom@gmail.com