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Adolescence Depression

Adolescences Psychology

TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Introduction.

2. Definition of Depression.

3. Symptoms of Depression.

4. Gender Shift.

3. Family Factor.

4. Psychosocial issues

5. Cognitive Factors and coping styles

6. Treatment for Depression.

7. Summary.

Almost everyone feels sad and sometimes, but most often sad moods are

reactions to negative experiences, separations, loss, failure, family conflict and early

love affairs. However, when sad feelings persist over time and effects the way a

person functions, her or she may be experiencing depression. The term “depression “

is often used to refer to a depressive mood, it can also be related to a diagnosis of an

illness known as Clinical Depression.

You might be saying so what is depression, Depression is the act of depressing,

the state of being depressed, a depressed or sun ken place or part; an area lower than

the surrounding surface, sadness; gloom; dejection, dullness, or inactivity, as of trade;

a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; sadness greater and more

prolonged than that warranted by any objective reason.

Clinical depression is a serious illness that can affect anybody, including

teenagers. It can affect your thoughts, feelings, behavior, and overall health. Most

people with depression can be helped with treatment. But, most depressed people

never get help they need; and when depression isn’t treated , it can get worst, last a

longer period of time, and prevent you from moving on with your life. Moore DP,

Jefferson JW Major Depressive Disorder. In: Moore DP, Jefferson JW, eds.

Handbook of Medical Psychiatry. 2nd ed Mosby, Inc. 2004: chap 74

The following symptoms may indicate depression in adolescents, particularly

when they last for more than two weeks:

a) Poor...