Warning Signs of Teen Depression

In young children:

Loses interest in regular activities
Cries more easily or becomes clingy
Can't concentrate on games or in school.
Sleeping or eating patterns, or moods, change.
Gets angry or defiant
Appears healthy but complains of feeling ill.

In adolescents:

Is very tired or can't sleep
Engages in harmful behavior
Isolates from family and friends.
Becomes surly with parents.
Has a drop in academic performance.
Loses or gains weight.

From The Lutheran Magazine for September, 2008

For the complete article: www.thelutheran,org/feature/september