depression symptoms in teenage girls
The most common symptom of depression is sadness for no apparent reason most of time. Yet, teens with depression may have signs of extreme irritability, exaggerated reactions, anger, or anxiety instead. Depressed teens often have physical complaints, such as stomachaches or headaches. These symptoms may cause absences from school or poor school performance.
1 General depression symptoms include having an irritable or depressed mood for more than two weeks and having at least five clinical symptoms and signs.  Teen suicide is the third leading cause of death in youth 10-24 years of age in the U.S.