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Depression In Teens Looks Almost Nothing Like Depression In Adults

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Today we want to share a link to an article recently featured on Upworthy.com. The article is entitled, ‘Depression In Teens Looks Almost Nothing Like Depression In Adults,’  and brings up some really good points of what to look for with your kids. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a depressed teen will experience the same symptoms of depression as adults (profound feelings of unhappiness, loss of interest in pleasurable activities, relentless fatigue, etc.), but those symptoms manifest themselves in ways that can be difficult to distinguish from normal teenage behavior.

To check out this article and read more, click here: http://www.upworthy.com/depression-in-teens-looks-almost-nothing-like-depression-in-adults?c=ufb2

 

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