Cures For Depression In Juveniles And Teenagers

By: Alan B. Densky, CH


Clinical depression is a medical condition caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that make someone constantly feel aloof, negative, sad, and unmotivated. Depression can last for weeks, months, or even years. It can result from anxieties, certain situations, or triggered by nothing at all. Depressive disorder can affect people of all ages, including teens and young children.

Young people frequently suffer from depressive disorders, which leaves parents with lots of questions such as: why does it happen, and what can be done to treat depression? Fortunately, depression is treatable and some of the best depression therapies come in the form of Neuro-Linguistic Programming techniques.

In the past, it was thought that children and teens could not experience depression, but the truth is that depression affects people of all ages. Often, depression in young people is triggered by events such as a relationship breakup, abuse, illness, a loss in the family, or having to change schools. In some people, depression occurs spontaneously. Depression often runs in families, meaning mothers and fathers suffering from depression are more likely to have children who also experience depression.

There are several different forms of depressive disorder. Most children with depression have a form of major depressive disorder. This depression interferes with a person's ability to enjoy life and engage in normal activities. Some adolescents may also suffer from a milder form of depression called Dysthymic Disorder, which is a long-term form of depression with less severe symptoms than major depression. A rarer but still common form of depressive disorder is manic-depression (bipolar disorder), which is characterized by mood swings from extreme happiness to extreme sadness.

Depression can be a serious problem for young people because their symptoms vary slightly from the ones adults typically display, making it harder to recognize and treat. Often, children with depression will not seem sad or "depressed" as one would find in adults. Constant irritability is usually one of the biggest signs of depression in children and teenagers. Signs of depression can be subtle, but may include difficulty sleeping, persistent sadness, low energy, and decreased interest in things they used to love doing.

Young people with depression may have trouble with schoolwork, have difficulty-making friends, or get in trouble by "acting up," a cry for attention. The effects are also pronounced for teens, who may try alcohol and drugs to escape their depression. Depressive disorder is not the sufferer's fault, but those with depression do have the ability to get treatment and find out how to handle their depression.

Depression help treatments can range from therapy and counseling, to the use of antidepressant drugs. Group psychotherapy can be beneficial for teens and older children by providing a safe place to share their experience with others. Monitored online services such as chat rooms for depressed teens can also provide information on depression and serve as a therapy group for depressed teens.

Behavioral therapy can help teach people how to handle their depression. Counselors can help families understand what causes a child's depression. Family therapy helps educate parents on why their child has depression and what they can do to show their support.

In some cases, antidepressants or antipsychotic drugs are prescribed. This is only done under the supervision of a doctor who will monitor the child's health and mental state. Even though people with severe depression may need to take antidepressants, these drugs can have undesirable side effects, especially in sensitive and still-developing adolescents. For this reason, psychological counseling, understanding and support from parents and professional therapists, and the use of treatments that help young people learn how to cope with their own depression are seen as better for helping children with depression.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practices can be used to relieve anxiety, stress, and depression. They help people come up with safe and constructive coping mechanisms for living with depression. It works for everyone because it is safe, does not require the use of any medications, and is an effective form of self-help.

One NLP technique used to fight depression is called them NLP Flash. This technique trains the unconscious mind to use the feelings that create stress and depression as triggers for positive thoughts that create relaxation. It is a technique that even children can learn to use to help them cope with their depression.

People who are diagnosed with depression can overcome it. Therapy can help depressed people of all ages live better. NLP techniques are excellent for helping young people and their families handle anxiety and depression. These treatments can reduce or even eliminate depression in any person.

Alan B. Densky, CH is an NGH certified hypnotist. Since 1978, he has helped thousands of clients. He offers CDs for hypnosis depression therapy. Visit his Neuro-VISION self hypnosis website for the hypnosis article library, or watch his free videos on hypnosis.