Treatment of depression in adolescents

At Centro Integra , we carry out the diagnosis and treatment of juvenile depression in adolescents in order to overcome its symptoms through clinical psychology.

WHAT IS YOUTH DEPRESSION?

Teen depression is much more than just feeling sad for a few days . We speak of depression when there is an intense feeling of sadness, hopelessness, anger or frustration that lasts over time. In addition, these feelings make it difficult to face normal day-to-day life and do normal activities.

Depression in adolescents can arise from different causes such as peer pressure, academic expectations or physical changes. These are just some of the examples that can cause many emotional ups and downs in teens.

SYMPTOMS HOW TO KNOW IF AN ADOLESCENT HAS DEPRESSION?

Symptoms of depression can vary in severity, but the most common changes in emotions and behavior for a teenager with depression are:
  • Sadness
  • Vacuum sensation
  • Hopelessness
  • Feelings of irritation or frustration
  • Loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
  • Sleep changes – trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping much more than usual
  • Decreased or increased appetite and / or weight
  • Restlessness
  • Feeling very tired or lacking energy
  • Lack of selfesteem
  • Concentration problems
  • Thinking about death or suicide

TREATMENT HOW TO HELP TEENAGERS WITH DEPRESSION?

The treatment that the Psychologist uses to help adolescents overcome depression is based on cognitive behavioral therapy . This helps to identify and change negative thoughts, teaches the adolescent to develop techniques and tools to deal with problems and to change patterns to know how to control emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
If you are looking for a  Psychologist   for the treatment to overcome youthful depression in adolescents, do not hesitate to  contact  us.
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Alexa Clark specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience in listening and welcoming in Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy. It meets demands such as generalized anxiety, professional, love and family conflicts, stress, depression, sexual dysfunction, grief, and adolescents from 15 years of age. Over the years, She felt the need to conduct the psychotherapy sessions with subtlety since She understands that the psychologist acts as a facilitator of self-understanding and self-acceptance, valuing each person's respect, uniqueness, and acceptance.

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