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Teens with depression may also experience the classic symptoms but may exhibit other symptoms as well, including. 1  poor school performance, 2  persistent boredom, 3  frequent complaints of physical symptoms, such as headaches and stomachaches,  more risk-taking behaviors, and/or showing less concern for their own safety.
Estimates from a study published in American Family Physician state that up to 15 percent of children and adolescents have some symptoms of depression. The symptoms of depression can often be difficult for parents to spot. Sometimes, depression is confused with the typical feelings of puberty and teenage adjustment. However, depression is more than boredom or disinterest in school. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), some signs of adolescent depression include: appearing sad, irritable, or tearful; changes in appetite or weight; a decreased interest in activities your child once found pleasurable