#65 Not Alone: Navigating Teen Depression and Self-Harm

2023-04-20

Teenagers frequently struggle with depression and self-harm. Many youth in Canada suffer from depression, a mood condition. It can result in unhappiness, pessimism, and a lack of interest in activities once of interest to your teen. Physical symptoms may include exhaustion, lack of appetite or overeating, and challenges with sleeping can also be brought on by depression. These signs can significantly affect a teen's capacity to carry out daily tasks, such as attending school and participating in...

Teenagers frequently struggle with depression and self-harm.

Many youth in Canada suffer from depression, a mood condition. It can result in unhappiness, pessimism, and a lack of interest in activities once of interest to your teen.

Physical symptoms may include exhaustion, lack of appetite or overeating, and challenges with sleeping can also be brought on by depression. These signs can significantly affect a teen's capacity to carry out daily tasks, such as attending school and participating in social activities, seeing friends, and isolating themselves.

On the other side, self-harming is a habit that's frequently utilized as a way to deal with big and tricky emotionals that your teen may not have the tools and strategies to deal with. Cutting, burning, scraping, pinching,or hitting oneself are just a few ways teens may selfharm. It may lead to more serious issues and most often indicates underlying problems for your teen - it may be time to find professional supports.

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