• Skip to content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Shop ModernMom
  • Become An Insider

ModernMom

The premiere destination for moms

  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Kids
    • Tweens and Teens
    • ModernMom Monday Videos
  • Cooking
  • Living Healthy
    • Breast Cancer
    • Health & Fitness
    • Body after Baby
    • Beauty
    • Relationships
    • Love
  • Lifestyle
    • Crafts
    • At Home
    • Education
    • Travel
    • Pets
    • Decorate
    • Money
    • Brooke Burke
  • Celebrate
    • Holidays
      • Easter
      • Valentine’s Day
      • New Year’s
      • Christmas
      • Hanukah
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
    • Birthdays
    • Parties
  • Must Have
  • Contests
  • Entertainment

How to Prevent Depression in Teens

January 5, 2011 by ds_65371 Leave a Comment

As kids move through their challenging teen years, many experience an increase in feelings of unease. For many, this morose feeling will be temporary and subside by itself. But for others, this upset is long-lasting and may even spiral into depression. If you think that your teen is sinking into depression, there may be a solution. With some at home efforts, and perhaps professional medical intervention, you can help your teen beat the depression-related blues.

Step 1

Talk to your teen regularly. Teens may fall into depression because they feel that have no one to turn to, reports KidsHealth. If your family life is not as rosy as you would like, or your teen has recently had to deal with the loss of a family member of a divorce, she may be even more prone to depression. Ensure that your teen knows that she can come to you with anything, particularly in trying times, by keeping the channels of communication open. Ask your teen about her day and her to be open with you and tell you of issues with which she is struggling.

Step 2

Praise your teen often. Teens are often hard on themselves. Remind your teen regularly that he is special and that you value him. Never assume that your teen knows how much you care, but instead make this care obvious.

Step 3

Monitor your child’s relationships. Some teens become depressed as a result of the strife that is characteristic of teen relationships. Keep your eye on his peer relationships. For example, if you notice your teen yelling to someone on the phone, don’t turn a deaf ear, but instead listen a bit more closely and try to discern what the problem may be, discussing the issue with your teen later.

Step 4

Enroll your teen in a class or club. As your teen joins with others she may develop a more positive self image.

Step 5

Tackle any signs of depression as soon as you see them. Many parents initially discount signs of teen depression, telling themselves that they are merely seeing the angst that is common among teens. If you think that your teen is depressed, speak to your teen or seek professional assistance.

Step 6

Use technological tools. Catch-It is a free Internet program that is intended to educate your teen on the signs and symptoms of depression.

Comments

comments

Filed Under: Parenting

About ds_65371

Erin Schreiner is a freelance writer and teacher who holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University. She has been actively freelancing since 2008. Schreiner previously worked for a London-based freelance firm. Her work appears on eHow, Trails.com and RedEnvelope. She currently teaches writing to middle school students in Ohio and works on her writing craft regularly.

Reader Interactions

Primary Sidebar

Search

Tell a friend

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
ModernMom Boutique

ModernMom TV

Featured

Killing Off Supermom

I'll be honest with you. In my house, the beds are rarely … [Read More...] about Killing Off Supermom

Must Have

STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year 

April has arrived which means it’s time to pull out the food … [Read More...] about STEM-related Toys to Include in Your Child’s Easter Basket This Year 

Did you know?

When Can a Baby Hear in the Womb

When Can a Baby Hear in the Womb ?

Bake Frozen and Pre-Breaded Chicken

How to Bake Frozen and Pre-Breaded Chicken

How Many Calories Does 10,000 Steps Burn

How Many Calories Does 10,000 Steps Burn?

Painful Intercourse During Pregnancy

Painful Intercourse During Pregnancy

signs of pregnancy

How Long Does It Take to Show Signs of Pregnancy?

Can Self Rising Flour Substitute for Baking Soda?

Decoding a Man’s Hug

Decoding a Man’s Hug

Footer

  • About Us
  • Contact ModernMom
  • Advertise With Us
  • Press
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contributors

Copyright © 2022 Modern Mom. All Rights Reserved.

Reproduction of any portion of this website only at the express permission of Mom, Inc.

The information provided on ModernMom is for educational use only. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.