‫ِ مي حر ال ِ م ح‬
"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
ِ ِ ‫ر الل ل ا‬
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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