A Story From The Mighty: Depression And Lack Of Motivation
By Zeina Moukarzel
MD-Anesthesiologist, Critical Care Physician, General Physician, Addiction Medicine
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1 minute
Depression affects 13 % of teenagers among 12-to-17 years-old. One of the possible signs in youth could be:
- Dropping grades
- Irritability/anger
- Boredom
- Dropping out of activities
- Difficulty with relationships
- Sleep disturbances
- Eating disturbances
- Persistent physical complaints (headaches, stomachaches…)
- Fatigue
- Risky behaviors
Sadness is not always present in adolescents’ depression
We are sharing with you a story from the Mighty Site about youth depression, lack of motivation and difficulties at school. Read [here]
