Why don't adults understand teenage depression?

Thanks for the A2A. This is a very good question. I think below are the reasons: a) If you are from India, most of the present day adults in their teenage years were struggling hard for survival. read more

Teenagers often don’t communicate their problems with their parents as they feel it might fire back. Parents don’t prompt them to share as they feel you might view it as intrusion in privacy. The only solution is to talk and talk seriously, asked them not to shrug it off as meaningless trivia. read more

Depression is serious and, if left untreated, can worsen to the point of becoming life-threatening. If depressed teens refuse treatment, it may be necessary for family members or other concerned adults to seek professional advice. Therapy can help teens understand why they are depressed and learn how to cope with stressful situations. read more