Credit to Alex Rowe
Many students are affected by depression. Others don’t always understand the influence of depression and other mental illnesses on teenagers, and how they affect students’ academics, relationships and growth.
Published: December 21, 2017
DEPRESSION: A sustained chronic sadness where the person feels hopeless, worthless and helpless for more than two weeks.
SYMPTOMS:
Lack of energy
Feeling sad more often, especially in the morning
Consistent feeling of guilt
Difficulty with focus, remembering details and making decisions
Oversleeping or inability to sleep
No longer finding pleasure in everyday activities
Thoughts of suicide
Feeling restless
Losing or gaining weight
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD): Inability to focus, control impulses and control hyperactivity.
SYMPTOMS OF ADULTS:
Forgetfulness, causing lateness at times
Anxiety and depression
Anger control issues
Lack of organization
Procrastination
Frustrated easily
Easily bored
Mood swings
Inability to focus
Racing thoughts
BIPOLAR DISORDER: Extreme changes of mood from depressed to mania, the complete opposite, with normal moods sometimes in between.
SYMPTOMS:
Increased activity
Feeling energized
Overwhelming number of thoughts
Aggressive behavior
ANXIETY: Feeling anxious more than the average person, overwhelming amount of constant worry and fear.
SYMPTOMS:
Rapid speech
Panic and general uneasiness
Feeling restless
Tingling hands or feet
Shortness of breath
Inability to sleep
Higher heart rate
Dry mouth
Nausea and dizziness
Tense muscles
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