Clinical Depression as defined in the medical journal is a mental disorder characterized by a pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.  Maximum people who are victims of this syndrome are teenagers. Recent studies showed that 1 in every 8 teenagers suffer from depression which is a very disturbing fact. The shocking part is that only 30% of these people are receiving treatment.

It is very common for teenagers to feel low and depressed. Adolescent years could be very hard at times. Due to this reason, sometimes parents and friends fail to identify the depression. When not treated at the right time, this could lead into a disruption of the social life as well as the personal health.

The repercussions of undiagnosed teenage depression go beyond just melancholy mood. It may lead to substance abuse (drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.,),self injury, eating disorders, low self esteem, running away from home, trouble at school and in friend circle, social isolation and violent reckless behavior. The worst of these could end with suicide. One should watch out for the suicidal tendencies in teens, especially during the mood swings. If they are talking or joking about committing suicide, giving away prized possessions, saying goodbye very often, seeking pills or other sources to take life and so on.

This major reason for the teenage depression is the pressure put on them at school, society and added to this is the feeling of being helplessness. So, it is on parents, teachers or guardians to identify the problem in the kid and get the necessary help.