Symptoms of Depression in Teens

• Sad, anxious or empty mood
• Irritability or anger
• Tearfulness or frequent crying
• Withdrawal from friends or family
• Hours spent alone in room (more than usual, with door closed or locked)
• Loss of pleasure or interest in school/social activities
• Changes in eating habits
• Agitation or feeling “on edge”
• Lack of motivation
• Fatigue or lack of energy
• Sleep disturbance
• Difficulty concentrating
• Declining school performance
• Self-harming actions (i.e. cutting or severely scratching skin)
• Thoughts of death or suicide