Do teens get depression?

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Of course, most teens feel unhappy at times. And when you add hormone havoc to the many other changes happening in a teen's life, it's easy to see why their moods swing like a pendulum. read more

There's No One Reason for Depression. Lots of things influence whether a person gets depressed. Some of it is biology — things like our genes, brain chemistry, and hormones. read more

Depression is common but that doesn’t mean it isn’t serious. Treatment may be needed for someone to feel better. Depression can happen at any age, but often symptoms begin in the teens or early 20s or 30s. read more