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DEPRESSION AT STAR POINT COUNSELING CENTER IN TAMPA FL, AND BRANDON FL.

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Sep 19, 20232 min read

It is normal for an individual to have emotional ups and downs throughout the day. But, if you notice your child or teen having mostly down days filled with irritability, sadness, and/or loss of interest in things they once enjoyed, you may want to reach out to a mental health professional in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, to see if your child is experiencing depression.  

Depression can happen at any age, to anyone, and is more than a sad or down day once in a while or normal grief or bereavement. Depression in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, is persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness that interfere in daily life activities such as sleep, school, and home life for long periods of time. It is not uncommon for depression to look like irritability in children in children and teens.

SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN AND TEENS

  1. Chronic feelings of sadness

  2. Chronic feelings of hopelessness

  3. Anger

  4. Anxiety

  5. Irritability

  6. Low Self-Esteem

  7. Temper Outbursts

  8. Feeling Numb

  9. Isolating from Family and Friends

  10. Loss of Interest in Once Enjoyable Activities

  11. Changes in Appetite

  12. Sleeping Too Much

  13. Difficulty Sleeping

  14. Fatigue

  15. Restlessness

  16. Difficulties Concentrating

  17. Thoughts of Suicide

  18. Self-Injurious or Self-Destructive behaviors

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT DEPRESSION IN YOUR CHILD OR TEEN

Depression is a treatable mental health disorder. If you are concerned about your child or teen being depressed, consult with a mental health professional at Star Point Counseling Center in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL.  

Treatments that are beneficial for children and teens with depression in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, include therapy, medication, or a combination of the two. Consult with a doctor to learn more about how medication management can help. Therapy at Star Point Counseling Center in Tampa FL, and Brandon FL, can help to reduce the symptoms of depression and increase your child or teen’s skills to improve their daily functioning and to lead a more fulfilling life. 

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