Youth and Depression

Absences of a partner of the opposite sex or being ditched by a partner are also causes of depression among youth These heartbreaks were considered normal a few years back . But not now Absence of a romantic relationship fills today 's youth with a sense of inferiority . They don 't know whom to share their feelings with . Within their peer groups there is a fear of being made fun of . While very few are close to parents to share these woes . In the initial phases of depression , elders , thinking that these are normal

mood swings , ignore their problems . When the condition deteriorates they are taken for a psychiatric help but by then it 's too late . The youth have been rightly advised by bblue If you 're feeling depressed , don 't bottle it up . Find someone to talk to (para .2 ) If young boys and girls learn to share their problems with someone they trust or take professional help of psychiatrists or counsellors from time to time then depression can be avoided

The divorce rate among couples is increasing day by day . The warring couples might find it liberating to get separated . But their liberation results in depression for their children . They are torn between mum and dad . The problem worsens if their parents have found separate life partners . In such circumstances not only small children but youth too get acutely affected . Lack of a normal family life takes a toll on their mental health , which results in depression

Tackling the problem of depression is not so easy as there are many complex issues related to this subject . Those who are close to the depressed youths can make the maximum difference to their conditions By recognizing and treating depression in children we can improve the chances , a young person with...