Simply 5 Signs of Teenage Depression

If you want to know what the first signs of depression are
watch the video to the end.

What you can do to help
If you’ve noticed that a child you care about doesn’t seem themselves, the first step is to talk about what’s going on and how they’re feeling. If they reply with a ‘dunno’, suggest some feeling words and see if any hit the mark with them.

Let your child know that it’s OK to ask for help and that you’re ready to listen to whatever they want to say. If they’re distressed about a particular situation, you can help them to solve the problem or find ways yourself to improve the situation.

You could also try doing something fun, getting outside and doing some exercise, or doing something special together.