mple, unexplained crying is often a clue, and so are combinations of vague physical symptoms, for example, headache, difficulty swallowing, chest pain, and upset stomach. Once other illnesses have been ruled out, depression is a real possibility. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death from age 15 to 19 (after accidents). Adolescence is a difficult period teens experience major hormonal change. They have higher highs and lower lows. And they're loosening family ties, but not yet established as individuals." This combination can lead to deeply emotional reactions to major losses. Depression is not common in young children, but abuse, losses, and having a seriously depressed parent increase the risk. Their symptoms tend to be behavioral. One must notice unusual irritability, aggressive outbursts, and problems at school. While adolescents may be very low on the scale of groups of people most likely to be diagnosed with depression, it is very important to pay attention to any young person who might be suffering from the symptoms of depression. Since teens are harder to diagnose, it is very easy to let them slip through the cracks and become increasingly troubled. Just because a woman or someone of the Baby boom generation are more likely to be diagnosed with depression doesnt mean that teens dont have the same problem, its just harder to see in younger people. Depression is something that can be overcome with the help and support of friends and family. The likelihood of depression has skyrocketed over the years it is imperative that one should know the warning signs of depression. It takes selfhelp on the part of the person with depression and the caring of others for you to reach out and acknowledge that you might have depression. With the support of family and friends, the person suffering from depression will be able to function wholly as a person again. The will finally be able to enjoy life again....
