“What is causing my teenager's despondency?”
I have a 13 year old son. He seems so depressed lately, even though he says nothing's wrong. What can be the cause?
6 Answers
Biological psychiatric and social environment all contribute
Hard to say - many variables play a part on teenagers despondency. Some options are:
Puberty - body and hormonal changes affect most teenagers.
Smoking cannabis? Or using drugs?
Traumas - divorce, separation, new parents partners in the home, abuse such as being bullied or peer pressured in school - Has he changed schools?
Do you have any spiritual beliefs? Is he part of a youth group at a church to increase support?
Hope this helps.
Puberty - body and hormonal changes affect most teenagers.
Smoking cannabis? Or using drugs?
Traumas - divorce, separation, new parents partners in the home, abuse such as being bullied or peer pressured in school - Has he changed schools?
Do you have any spiritual beliefs? Is he part of a youth group at a church to increase support?
Hope this helps.
Depression is a very devastating illness. There are so many theories about the cause of depression, but there are some genetic and psychosocial theories that may explain teenager depression. I highly recommend as soon as possible psychiatric evaluation.
At the age of 13, young boys are going through puberty with possible hormonal imbalances, which do affect a young boy's emotions. There may be nothing "wrong" with him, but continue to ask and make yourself available to share with him when and if he chooses to talk.
Review with the child about the developmental stages of a young boy and/or girl; use your own experiences as a parent. If you make it comfortable for him to talk, eventually, he will say something if there is a true issue.
Review with the child about the developmental stages of a young boy and/or girl; use your own experiences as a parent. If you make it comfortable for him to talk, eventually, he will say something if there is a true issue.
It’s a social trial that many go through. He will get through in a few years if not a year or so. Let him have a normal life and show him he is lived where he is now. Take him to movies, etc if he will go or have him go with a friend
First review these signs at this link:
https://12healthy.com/symptoms-and-signs-of-depression/
Consider having your son see a psychologist trained in treating teenage depression based on what is revealed. Try to nip this quickly before it becomes chronic.
https://12healthy.com/symptoms-and-signs-of-depression/
Consider having your son see a psychologist trained in treating teenage depression based on what is revealed. Try to nip this quickly before it becomes chronic.
