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Learn how to manage the symptoms of depression
Develop vital coping and emotional regulation skills
Teenage depression is increasingly common across the United States, yet most teens with this condition do not receive the treatment they need. Left untreated, depression can result in serious long-term mental and physical problems.
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A safe and supportive place to heal
Avery’s House is a set of three homelike teen mental health treatment facilities in Boise, Idaho and Apache Junction and Fountain Hills, Arizona. Our specialized professionals work with adolescents to evaluate, diagnose, and address various mental health conditions, including depression and anxiety. We provide a nonjudgmental and LGBTQA+-friendly environment where teens can safely begin or continue treatment.
The signs of teen depression aren’t always obvious
Depression doesn’t look the same for everyone, and in teens, it’s too often dismissed as the typical mood swings of adolescence. Although only a clinician or mental health professional can assess and diagnose teenage depression, parents and guardians are often in the best position to spot early warning signs and seek help for their kids. Knowing the signs of teenage depression will prepare you to recognize and respond to them before your teen’s problems become severe.
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17% of youth aged 12–17 experienced a major depressive episode in 2019 and 2020
Common teenage depression symptoms
Depression can affect our emotions, thinking, behavior, and how we physically feel. While depression symptoms vary from one person to another, here are some common signs of teen depression:
- Feelings of hopelessness and isolation
- Irritability or restlessness
- Low energy or feeling sluggish
- Loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed
- Changes in weight and/or appetite
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- Obsessive, intrusive, or suicidal thoughts
- Trouble thinking, concentrating, or remembering
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What causes teen depression?
Many teens describe depression as a persistent feeling of sadness and a loss of interest. They struggle to complete day-to-day activities and sometimes feel completely hopeless. Depression can be caused or exacerbated by a variety of factors, including
- Chemical imbalances in the brain
- Hormonal changes or imbalances
- Genetics
- Traumatic experience or ongoing stress
- Big life events or changes, such as a move
- Alcohol and substance abuse
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Avery’s House promotes healing and growth through the work of our team and the excellence of our program.
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How to treat teenage depression
Our experienced mental health professionals will work with you and your child to assess needs and set goals. Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan, and you’ll learn how to effectively provide the support your teen needs. Treatment will include
- A personalized plan that meets your child’s unique combination of needs
- Training in skills for coping with stress and depression
- Tools that support and empower your teen
- One-on-one and/or family sessions with experienced pediatric psychiatrists and psychologists
Therapeutic services included
While we tailor treatment plans to best reflect each teen’s challenges, strengths, and goals, the following are common services included:
- Weekly individual sessions
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Art therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Experiential therapies
- Family therapy
- School support
- Medication management
- Case management
- Music therapy
- Community-based activities