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Identifying Teens with depression

Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit 300 E 15th St, Suite C Merced CA, 95341 209-626-4420 Merced County Department of Mental Health Children's System of Care 480 E 13th St Merced CA, 95341 209-381-6800

Sypmtoms of depression can include feeling sad, empty, hopeless, cranky or frustrated; to weight loss or gain; to thoughts of dying or having suicidal thoughts (Maureen, 2016)

Guidance for Parents with Troubled Teens

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What is Depression?

Do's and Dont's

Do's -Ask questions and keep asking -Be ready to listen -Help them get support -Cut them some slack -Make Changes as a family -Encourage supportive relationships Dont's -Criticism and punishment -Judging self harm behaviors -Taking things personally "Above all, dont forget to emphasize that you're on their side and will do whatever it takes to get them support"(Raypole, 2022)

"Depression is a common mental health condition that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and changes in how you think, sleep, eat, and act. There are several different types. Depression is treatable-usually with talk therapy, medication or both." (Clevland Clinic, 2024)

Will Medications help my teen? Treatments can vary depending on the type and severity of your teens sympotoms. Medications can be very effective when paired with talk therapy. For most teens, anti depressents benefits out weigh any Risks.(Mayo Clinic, 2024)