Teen depression affects more adolescents than parents may think, but it's not always easy to recognize. The important thing to understand is that leaving depression untreated in young people could result in serious problems with substance abuse, other mood disorders, and medical problems. Parents who suspect their teens are experiencing mental health problems should have their teens checked by a healthcare professional. Only doctors or mental health professionals can diagnose teen depression and treat the underlying causes or symptoms.
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