LCDC - Farm Family Health Vol. They tend to be seen as having behavioural or discipline problems. Unusual irritability, aggressive outbursts and problems at school are indications that a child may be experiencing a mood disorder. Depression is more common in teens than in younger children, and can have some devastating consequences.
Depression is the leading cause of teen suicide.
Far better to have nothing come of it than regrets for the rest of your life. In addition to the symptoms listed at the left, problems at school, an inability to bounce back after disappointments, or any sudden change in mood or behaviour that doesn't make sense are indications that a teen may be experiencing a mood disorder. Professional diagnosis and treatment are necessary. It can be extremely difficult to distinguish normal childhood and adolescent developmental phases from the ebb and flow of a mood disorder. Young children and teens are also harder to treat, adds Dr. Cindy Morrison.