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SpeakerHello, Psych2Goers, welcome back to another video.
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SpeakerDo you ever feel sad?
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SpeakerOf course, we all feel sad sometimes and these feelings can come and go.
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SpeakerAs children, there tends to be a lot of firsts, a friend moving, a low grade, a heartbreak, which can intensify the feelings with each new experience.
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SpeakerBut if a teenager, young person, or child feels persistently sad and moody affecting the way they do everyday tasks,
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Speakerthey may fall into a depressive spiral that goes beyond a short term situational depression.
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SpeakerWith that said, here are seven signs a young child or teen could be depressed.
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Speaker1. over reliance on a smartphone.
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SpeakerDo you take out your phone as a source of safety when you're anxious or during awkward situations?
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SpeakerPhones are important in our daily interactions with the world.
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SpeakerHowever, heavy smartphone usage is also linked to depression.
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SpeakerWhile busying yourself with your phone can provide instant gratification at first,
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Speakerit also pulls you away from forming meaningful connections and can worsen your mood in the long run.
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SpeakerIf you spend more time scrolling through your social media than with actual friends and family, it may be time to reassess your smartphone usage.
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Speaker2. withdrawal from friends and family.
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SpeakerDo you distance yourself from friends and family and not open up?
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SpeakerSocial withdrawal is a common sign of depression.
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SpeakerAccording to University of Kansas professor Stephen Ilardi,
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Speakerpeople who are clinically depressed feel a strong urge to pull back from friends and family, which can end up worsening their depression.
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SpeakerCounteracting the urge to withdraw isn't easy but it's the first step to overcoming feelings of isolation.
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SpeakerReach out and reconnect with your friends and family.
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SpeakerYou can do this by scheduling fun hangouts with them and allowing yourself to be open with them again.
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SpeakerIt may be hard at first, but it'll help you to let people in your life again.
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Speaker3. difficulty concentrating.
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SpeakerDo you sometimes feel like you're not paying attention to others?
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SpeakerAccording to behavioral therapist Natasha Santos, the processing speed to take in information efficiently is impaired when we're depressed.
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SpeakerWhen parts of the brain involving memory retrieval face irregularities, depressive symptoms like concentration difficulty can occur.
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SpeakerThis can lead to trouble in school and home, especially when no one believes or supports the child, worsening the depressive state.
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Speaker4. low energy.
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SpeakerDo you complain about how tired you are all the time?
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SpeakerAccording to research published by Helia Ghanean and others, fatigue is a very common occurrence
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Speakerfor people who suffer from major depressive disorder, affecting about 90% of those who've been diagnosed.
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SpeakerLow energy can make it hard for kids to do everyday tasks, like getting out of bed, washing their face, or brushing their teeth.
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SpeakerIt can also worsen with their symptoms of depression like failing to eat a proper diet, which can be a tough cycle to break if not properly managed.
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Speaker5. feelings of guilt.
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SpeakerDo you often talk about how you feel like you don't deserve nice things?
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SpeakerFeelings of guilt can cause a great toll on people, especially young children.
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SpeakerThis can stem from a troubled family environment growing up, social pressure, culture, among a host of other factors.
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SpeakerBut it doesn't have to be that way, and there are many ways to overcome these feelings.
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SpeakerReframing the situation with a therapist or someone you trust can help you move past the guilt.
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SpeakerForgiving yourself and taking responsibility also go a long way.
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Speaker6. loss of interest in fun activities.
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SpeakerHave you stopped participating in things you once considered to be fun?
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SpeakerIf so, you may be experiencing something called anhedonia, or a loss of interest in once pleasurable activities.
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SpeakerIf a child rapidly develops signs of disinterest towards life or their hobbies, it could be one of the key symptoms of depression.
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SpeakerThey could also feel other symptomatic signs show up alongside this disinterest like anxiety, stress, and overall feelings of being stuck in life.
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SpeakerCombating this will require taking small steps, everyday tasks that make you a little bit better each time.
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SpeakerAnd 7. changes in eating habits.
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SpeakerDo you exhibit poor eating habits, whether you are eating and sleeping too much or too little?
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SpeakerFalling into the extremes can be a sign of depression for kids.
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SpeakerIn particular, overeating can be away for some kids to cope with difficult feelings, says clinical psychologist Susan Alberts of Cleveland Clinic.
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SpeakerThe reason why you may look for sugary food and carbs is that they help increase the serotonin levels in your brain, which boosts our mood temporarily.
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SpeakerEating too little, on the other hand, can be caused by diminished motivation.
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SpeakerYou may be feeling too anxious, worried, or hopeless about things going on around you that eating doesn't cross your mind.
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SpeakerSo do you or anyone, you know, show these symptoms? Let us know in the comments below.
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SpeakerThe references and studies used in this video are added in the description below.
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SpeakerAlso remember to subscribe, like, and share this video with those who might benefit from it.
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SpeakerThank you for watching, until next time.