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Depression in teenagers: Some warning signs signal need of intervention

All adolescents who experience stressors may not develop depressive feelings, or resort to self-harm or exhibit suicidal tendencies. Multiple factors interact together to create such a susceptibility

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Samir Parikh
Adolescence is a period of rapid changes. The transition from childhood to the next phase of development brings with it inherent anxieties and confusions — the formation of identities, dealing with relationships and developing our own concepts. It is not surprising, therefore, why teenagers are often susceptible to developing high stress levels.

This does not mean that all adolescents who experience stressors may develop depressive feelings, or resort to self-harm or exhibit suicidal tendencies. Multiple factors interact together to create such a susceptibility. Some of the common factors include performance related pressure, high tension tasks, responsibilities at work, and environmental and

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