How can I tell if my teenager is experiencing depression?

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  1.  Bob Livingstone
     
    Bob Livingstone answered:
    The signs a teenage may be experiencing depression are:
    • Extreme personality changes
    • Loss of interest in activities that used to be enjoyable
    • Significant loss or gain in appetite
    • Difficulty falling asleep or wanting to sleep all day
    • Fatigue or loss of energy
    • Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
    • Withdrawal from family and friends
    • Neglect of personal appearance or hygiene
    • Sadness, irritability, or indifference
    • Having trouble concentrating
    • Extreme anxiety or panic
    • Drug or alcohol use or abuse
    • Aggressive, destructive, or defiant behavior
    • Poor school performance
    • Hallucinations or unusual beliefs
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