ِ مي حر ال ِ م ح "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" ِ ِ ر الل ل ا . DEPRESSION IN TEENAGERS • Teen depression is a serious mental health problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and it can cause emotional, functional and physical problems. Although depression can occur at any time in life, symptoms may be different between teens and adults. • Issues such as peer pressure, academic expectations and changing bodies can bring a lot of ups and downs for teens. But for some teens, the lows are more than just temporary feeling—s they're a symptom of depression. • Teen depression isn't a weakness or something that can be overcome with willpower— it can have serious consequences and requires long-term treatment. For most teens, depression symptoms ease with treatment such as medication and psychological counseling. o CC BY. Just because a teen's room and board are typically paid for doesn't mean that teenagers don't face financial problems. One main issue is earning money. Teens may need to earn money to help their families meet expenses, Some teens, especially those from low-income families, may face a lot of pressure to find a job to help pay for daily necessities like groceries and housing. The same study found that among high school seniors, about 17 percent saved half of their money or more for college. Teens who want to attend college often feel pressure to find jobs and work longer hours because the costs of college are beyond their parents' reach. So teens are faced with the decision of either working now and saving toward college or incurring huge student loans to cover their college education. Some majority of our society is suffering from financial problems they have to take care of their families and studies too in these In this situation, our mind gets too much depressed it thinks a lot. There are a lot of reasons that why teenagers is getting depressed day by day. One main issue is that false relationships. GET PLENTY OF SLEEP:> Getting enough good quality sleep is important for mental health. Lack of sleep is linked to depression and substance abuse problems and for every hour of sleep missed there is a 38% increase in chance of feeling sad and a 23% increase in the chance of using alcohol, tobacco or marijuana. Young people aged 14-17 need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night but it ’s common to not get enough because of pressures from school, social life and use of electronic devices. To promote better sleep, try setting a bedtime and evening routine, turn off all electronic devices at least half an hour before going to sleep, limit caffeine after midday and try to get some exercise during the day. . GOOD RELATIONSHIP :’) • Spending time with friends and family is a vital part of mental wellbeing. No matter how busy you may be with school or university, make sure you take the time to be with people who lift your mood. • Relationship breakups can also be a trigger for negative feelings and depression, but these feelings should improve over time. It’s important to seek the support of others during this time and avoid using drugs or alcohol to deal with the pain. Y-SA-NC. LEARN TO RELAX:> • Slowing down and taking a mental break from worries relating to school, home, and relationships can help you to deal with stress more easily and manage your feeling. • Deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, creative visualization and yoga, are all effective relaxation exercises which are quick and simple to learn. • Relaxing can also be as simple as having a warm bath, spending some time outdoors in nature, listing to some calming music or reading a good book with a cup of tea. - . THE END