Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Questions Depression

Are there symptoms to recognize depression in a teenager?

My daughter is 14 years old and I am seeing a lot of change in her behavior. She remains cut off and aloof. Are these signs of depression? What are the clinical symptoms of depression?

1 Answer

There is an increase in anxiety in young people. The signs of depression in a young person typically are behavioral problems and irritability. The mood can be described as boredom, feeling flat. They can be isolated.