Depression in young adults

How do you solve the problem of Depression in young adults? What can Help them out of Depression?



We will be looking into Anna and Julia as our real life case study.

"Anna"
    Anytime i am depressed i have no motivation to do anything, even those things i love doing. i feel most times like i am worthless, unlovable and i am a burden to others. 

"Julia"
    Most of my thoughts are about suicide, but i don't want to die. i just want to stop feeling this way. I'm normally a caring person, but when i am depressed i care less about anybody or anything.

Julia and Anna were in their early teens when they first experienced depression.
while other young people might occasionally feel down, Julia and Anna had periods of depression that persisted for weeks or months at a time. "it's like being stuck in a deep, dark hole with no way out," Anna says. "you feel like you are losing your mind, losing who you are."

Julia and Anna's situation is not uncommon. The diagnosis of depression among the young appears to be increasing at an alarming rate, and depression is "the predominant cause of illness and disability for both boys and girls aged 10 to 19 years," says the World Health Organization (WHO).

   The symptoms of depression can appear during adolescence and may include changes in sleep patterns, appetite, and weight. feelings of despair, hopelessness, sadness, and worthlessness may also appear. Other signs include social withdrawal, trouble concentrating or remembering suicidal thoughts or actions, and medically unexplained symptoms. when mental health professionals suspect depression, they persist for weeks and that disrupt a person's everyday life.

What Parents Can Do
1, Recognize that depressed teens may find it hard to express their feelings or may not understand what is happening to them. They may not even be aware of the symptoms of depression.

2, Teens tend to express their depression in ways different from those of adults, so be alert to major changes in your child's behaviour, eating habits, moods, sleep patterns, or social interactions-especially if the changes persist for weeks.

3, Take seriously any comments or hints regarding suicide.

4, If you suspect depression (not just the blues), consider getting a professional diagnosis.

We will talk more in our next post on Depression in young adult. Dont forget to ask questions. 
 
 

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