General Warnings Signs for Parents

3. Poor school performance - conflicts and skipping school

4. Self injury - cutting on themselves - piercings or tattoos

5. Risky behaviors - drugs, alcohol abuse, risky sexual behavior, eating disorders, reckless driving

6. Threats of suicide & running away

7. Extreme sensitivity to rejection – from friends , boyfriends, girlfriend

8. Frequent and intense conflicts with parents

9. Very low self esteem - depression is rooted in self criticism and negative self image

It is important to recognize that warning signs of depression are different for girls than for boys.

Conventional wisdom says that girls are more at risk for depression than boys,
however depressed boys are a higher risk for suicide than girls particularly if they have a conduct disorder and abuse drugs or alcohol. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of adolescent death behind accidents and homicide.

What parents can do:

1. Don’t discount adolescents problems. Learn to listen before giving standard advice. Let them know you care. Don’t ever discount threats of suicide or running away. This is a cry for help.

2. Be particularly observant of any Symptoms which lasts 2 weeks or more.

3. Educate yourself as much as you can about signs of clinical depression.

4. Seek professional help promptly if your adolescent shows signs of depression.

5. Remove all possible threats to suicide such as firearms or potentially lethal medication if your teen is showing symptoms of depression.

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