Signs of Teen Depression

• feeling persistently sad
• having feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and/or guilt
• becoming more irritable
• having a deterioration in school or home functioning
• reporting persistent physical complaints
• failing to engage in previously pleasurable activities
• withdrawal from family and friends
• abusing substances (drugs, alcohol, etc.)
• feeling tired or run down
• changes in appetite/weight and/or sleep
• difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering, and/or making decisions
• thinking or death or suicide regularly