How to Overcome Depression in adolescents

How to Overcome Depression in adolescents Questions to ask the parents
• Have you noticed any change in the adolescent’s behaviour recently? What have you
noticed?
• Why do you think this is happening? The parents’ views may give a clue to the cause of the
problem. For example, if a parent says that the adolescent is not studying hard enough, it could
be that pressure for examination performance is a stress.
• Is there anything you have tried to make a difference? What do you think the adolescent should
do to change the situation?
Questions to ask the adolescent
• How has your health been recently? Specifically ask about sleep, concentration and emotions.
• Have you been worried about anything recently? For example, about problems at home? Or with your studies? Or because of friends?
• Have you shared these worries or concerns with anyone else? Who? What was their suggestion?
Find out about the adolescent’s social supports.
• Have you felt like ending your life? Find out how often and since when. Thoughts that have been present for a period of time and that occur in the setting of a depressed mood should be taken more seriously.
• Has anyone hurt you recently? For example, hit you, or taken advantage of you sexually?
• Have you been drinking alcohol or taking drugs? If so, find out how much.