Is Teen Depression Real?

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Too often, depression and dysthymia are overlooked or written off as "laziness" or "teenage angst" in teenagers. Our teen years are difficult, with changing roles and responsibilities as well as chemical changes in our bodies. But if you are a teen with major depression or dysthymia, life can become unbearable. The isolation and pain of depression are bad enough, but when adults dismiss teens' depression symptoms, there seems to be no way out.

Serious Complications of Teen Depression

Depression is a serious illness and it can have serious outcomes if it goes untreated. Depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, careless sexual conduct, and suicide, among other things. The sooner depression is treated, the better the outcome.

More About Teen Depression

To read more about depression in teenagers, see the section titled Children & Teens. Also see the sections on Dysthymia and Major Depression. For a personal account of teen depression, see Mary's Story in the About section.

To find books about teen depression, see the section titled Emporium

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This web site is for information only and is not to be used in place of proper medical treatment. If you think you are depressed, see your doctor. If it is an emergency, call 911.