Teens are not like adults. Adults are able to reach out easily and ask for help. A teen must seek the reliance on parents, someone close, or a teacher to recognize their suffering. If your teen is depressed it’s important to learn what teen depression looks like. Also you must be able to spot the warning signs.

If you fit into this category than learning the signs of depression are important. Spot the warning signs early so your teen receives the help he or she needs. You may think you know your teen well and that seeing the signs of depression are easy but they may be harder to detect than you realize. It does not always show up as sadness, isolation and hopelessness. Below are some signs of teen depression.

1. Sad or hopeless
2. Irritable, angry, or hostile
3. Frequently crying and tearful affect
4. Withdrawing from close family and friends
5. Loss of interest in activities
6. Decrease in school grades
7. Changing eating and sleeping patterns
8. Restless and agitated
9. Feeling worthless and guilty
10. Lacking enthusiasm or motivation
11. Lacking in energy
12. Difficult time concentrating
13. Unexplained aches and pains
14. Thoughts around death or suicide