We Accept Insurance
A safe, comfortable, and loving environment
Learn how to help a teenage with depression
Develop vital coping and emotional regulation skills
Teenage depression has become increasingly common in the United States, yet most teens do not receive the treatment they need. Left untreated, depression can result in serious and long-term mental and physical problems that affect every area of your child’s life.
WHERE HOPE LIVES
A safe & supportive place to heal
Wondering how to help a teenage with depression?
Avery’s House is a teen mental health treatment house. Our specialized professionals work with adolescents to evaluate, diagnose, & support various mental health conditions, including depression. We provide a non-judgemental, LGBTQA friendly environment where teenagers can safely begin or continue their treatment.
The signs of teen depression aren’t always obvious
Depression does not look the same for everyone. In many cases, it’s wrongfully dismissed as mood swings associated with adolescence. Although only a clinician or mental health professional can test for and diagnose teenage depression, parents/guardians are often in the best position to spot early warning signs and get help for their kids. Knowing the signs could help your teen to avoid a downward spiral.
(855) 506-1906
17% of youth ages 12-17 experienced a major depressive episode in 2019-2020
Common teenage depression symptoms
Depression can affect our emotions, thinking, behavior, and how we physically feel. While depression symptoms may 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 that were once enjoyed
- Changes in weight and appetite
- Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
- Obsessive, intrusive, or suicidal thoughts
- Trouble thinking, concentrating, or remembering
(855) 506-1906
What causes teen depression?
Many teens describe depression as a persistent feeling of sadness and a loss of interest. They struggle doing day-to-day activities and sometimes feel completely hopeless. It can be caused or triggered by a variety of factors, including:
- Chemical imbalances in the brain
- Hormonal changes and imbalances
- Genetics Traumatic experience or ongoing stress
- Life events or big changes such as moving
- Alcohol & substance abuse
(855) 506-1906
Speak To A Representative
Avery’s House promotes healing and growth through the work of our team and the excellence of our program.
Josh Lemieux – Admissions
How to treat teenage depression?
Our experienced mental health professionals will work with you and your child to set goals. Together we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan based on their needs, and you’ll learn how to effectively provide the support they need. Treatment will include:
- A personalized plan to suit your child’s needs
- Learning skills to cope with stress and depression
- Accessing tools to support and empower your teen
- Working with experienced pediatric psychiatrists and psychologists in family therapy or one-on-one sessions
Therapeutic services included
Family Therapy
Schooling Options
Medication Management
Case Management
Music Therapy
Community Based Activities
As part of the Teen Depression Treatment Program, our services include:
- Weekly individual sessions
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Art Therapy
- Trauma informed care
- Experiential therapies
