If you are worried about possible depression in yourself, a friend, or a family member, here are some things to look for:
- Change in mood for over two weeks
- Isolation from other people
- Not doing things he/she typically likes to do
- Change in eating, sleeping habits
- Seeming sad, withdrawn, angry, or irritable
- Talking about death or suicide
- Picking fight: getting into trouble; using drugs
If you want to find out more information about depression in adolescents here are some helpful websites: