It Is Depression. What Can I Do?
By LAMSA
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Every teen with depression should be monitored for suicidal thoughts or plans
If you are worried that your friend, your teen (if you are a parent) or your student (if you are a teacher) may have depression, the first step you can do is to discuss with the psychologist or counsellor at your school. He/she can provide support and counselling and suggest self-help strategies.
Teenagers pass the majority of their day time at school
However, in cases of severe symptoms and suicidal thoughts/plans, the school’s psychologist should immediately inform the parents and refer the teen to a psychiatrist.
Screening and early interventions are crucial
Once back to school, school’s psychologist as well as teachers and educators, should be a part of the recovery process, by providing emotional and learning support.
Depression is treated with medications and psychotherapy
You Can Help! Some Questions You Can Ask!
Have you lost interest or pleasure in things you usually like to do?
Have you felt low, sad, down or hopeless?
Are you feeling that life is not worth living?
If one answer is yes, refer to school’s psychologist
