Summer usually provides a much-needed break for teens, allowing them to indulge in fun activities, relax, or hang out with friends. While it’s a time to look forward to, some teens develop summer depression, especially towards the end of the season. 10% of the people who experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD) have summer depression, also known …

Teens undergo daily pressures, from biological changes to academic expectations and peer influence. These stressors can impact their mental health or cause depression. In fact, depression and other mental or behavioral disorders are among the top causes of health challenges among adolescents.  Supporting teens allows them to restore normal functioning and maintain healthy relationships. Hotlines create a …

Persistent sadness, hopelessness, or frustration in teens are indicators of depression, which can disrupt an adolescent’s daily functioning, relations, and performance. Teens with depression may experience extremely low motivation or difficulty getting through the day.  Over 3 million children between 12 and 17 years old struggle with periods of major depression. But it’s easy to confuse …

As teens age, their bodies undergo physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that affect their mood, while their hormones wreak havoc on their bodies, causing mood swings and sadness. These signs and symptoms may be normal in teens but may also signify an underlying mental health disorder like depression.  Depression in teens in the United States …