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What is Teenage Anxiety Disorder?

Throughout our lives, we will experience periods of depression. For example, the loss of a pet, a loved one, or even a job can bring on prolonged periods of sadness. However, depression that consumes your life can be dangerous and even deadly. Therefore, teenage depression treatment will mend these issues through support, training, and treatment.

Mental health treatment can help teens stay healthy. Millions of Americans are impacted by depression. One group especially susceptible to depressive disorders are young people between the ages of 18 and 25.

For teenagers, depression can leave them feeling unvalued and unloved during a critical stage of their lives. Infinite sadness and isolation from their peers can have damaging short and long-term effects on a young person’s grades, peer relationships, mental and physical health. Moreover, a teenager’s descent into depression regularly leads to catastrophic life choices.

Depression occurs following two weeks or more of a persistent low mood.

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How Do I Identify Teenage Anxiety Disorder?

Teenagers are not always forthcoming with their feelings, so it can be difficult for adults to identify the signs of an anxiety disorder. Parents should look for clues in their interactions. Is your child sleeping less? Do they appear less confident and convinced nothing good will come of going to school? Is your child in a constant state of worry, afraid of things that one would expect teenagers to be excited about? Answering yes to any of these questions may indicate the person in question suffers from an anxiety disorder.

Young people can also identify signs of GAD in friends and classmates if they know where to look. A teenager who appears to have lost confidence in themselves or has become completely obsessed with irrational fears and worries may be suffering from an anxiety disorder.

When identifying GAD in teens, it’s important to look for one or more of the following behaviors:

What Causes Teen Anxiety Disorder?

Multiple factors can lead a young person to develop an anxiety disorder. School-related factors can include everything from test scores to relationship troubles. The latter is not specific to romantic interactions; a young person can experience conflict with teachers and other adults, in addition to their peers.

At home, a teenager’s anxiety can be brought on by interactions with his or her parents, or a conflict within the family, such as a divorce. Stress and trauma, such as a parent losing his/her job, or the sudden death, can severely impact a young person’s worldview and behavior. Anxiety disorders are also believed to be genetic, according to the National Institute for Mental Health.

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What Are Some Treatments for Teen Anxiety Disorder?

Parents with concerns about their child’s mental health should contact a health professional or treatment program before things get worse. Therapy may be the most effective route for dealing with teen anxiety. Again, young people may be reluctant when it comes to communicating their feelings. Still, creative therapies like art therapy where teens drawing, make music, or write can be effective as well as group therapy or individual therapy. Parents may also want to work with their teenager to develop coping strategies for anxiety and stress. Breathing exercises, realistic goal setting, and even taking a “time out” can help stabilize a young person’s rollercoaster of emotions.

Teenage Anxiety Treatment At Destinations

Teenage anxiety treatment is a valuable program for teenagers struggling with anxious feelings and addiction. Addiction can be overwhelming, and the fear of withdrawal, relapse, and consequences keep many teens away from treatment. At Destinations, our supportive staff will help your teen find their path in recovery.

Don’t let anxiety hinder your teen’s future. For more information about teen treatment programs, contact us today at 877.466.0620.