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Adolescence Means Dramatic Changes
Dr. Clatch writes about the changes that occur during adolescence, including those that might indicate precursors to depression.
The changes that occur in the brain during adolescence are quite dramatic and can result in noticeable changes in your teen’s personality. While the influx of hormones may result in changes in mood that can present challenges for adolescent coping, the insight garnered from new perspectives can also cause changes in mood as well. Teens may begin to realize the complexity of the world around them, prompting them to feel depressed about their prospects for the future.
While most teens are resilient to these changes and are able to use coping mechanisms to quell fears and anxiety, some teens may internalize these feelings. When this occurs, further changes in the brain’s neural pathways may result, facilitating the development and onset of mental health issues such as depression.
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