What if your teen appears to be deteriorating?

Importantly none of the conditions described above are permanent states. Any one of them can change over time and progress toward more serious depression or toward emotional health. If you think your child may be more depressed than the teens profiled in this chapter, or if you think your child is deteriorating in that direc­tion, see the next chapter for a fuller discussion about assessing teens for depression. If your teen is experiencing depression, you will need to seek professional help. Start by checking with your family doctor to determine whether a medical condition might account for your teen's mood. If not, ask the doctor to refer your teen to a mental health professional in your area.



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