7 Signs of Depression in Teens

Depression in teens in common — one in ten teens develop a depressive disorder before the age of 16. A scary fact is that every day there is an average of 5,400 suicide attempts among young people grades seven through 12.

One of the top signs of depression among teens is addiction to the internet which leads to more isolated screen time, especially with the internet being so accessible via mobile phones. TeenSafe, one of the most popular parental monitoring technology services, provides the tools necessary to assist parents in detecting issues before they turn into serious problems. TeenSafe aims to empower parents with the tools to monitor and manage a child’s online activity in order to help know when they need to open up a dialogue and start a conversation.

TeenSafe has created this infographic below which shows 7 signs that a teen may be suffering from depression. If you or someone you know is suffering from depression, please contact your doctor or call one of the hotlines at safeteens.org for help.