Blood Test to Diagnose Depression in Teens
The first blood test to diagnose major depression in teens, a breakthrough approach that allows an objective diagnosis by measuring a specific set of genetic markers found in a patient’s blood. [...]
How Can You Tell If Your Teenager Is Suicidal?
The death of the 16-year-old son of a prominent British baronet has again focused attention on the tragic cost of youth suicides. The international press reported last week that Alexander [...]
Teenage Depression: Causes and Prevention
In the previous post we looked at 5 things you can do if you think a teenager may be depressed. In this thrid and final post we will discuss what are the possible causes of depression, and how to [...]
5 Things to Do If You Think a Teenager is Depressed
In the previous post we looked at what constitutes depression and what some of the key indicators that suggest a teen may be depressed.In this post we will discuss 5 things you can do if you [...]
When is a Teenager Depressed?
“I’m really worried about him. He seems to be acting strange and is always angry. I think he might be depressed!” Comments like this are not uncommon from parents of teenagers. Given the [...]