Dealing with Depression During School

Anyone can struggle with mental health no matter age, race, or gender. Depression is common but many might not realize they have depression because it is not widely talked about. High schoolers are among those who might not realize that they’re suffering with depression. Many get stressed, sad, and anxious in school but if these feelings continue for a long time or become very intense then they might have depression. Some symptoms to look out for include:

Sleeping too much or too little
Overeating or loss of appetite
You constantly feel sad or angry
You feel empty or numb
You feel helpless or hopeless
Loss of interest in things once loved
Trouble concentrating or remembering stuff
You’re using drugs to change the way you feel
You’re thinking about death or suicide

To get diagnosed your doctor or therapist will want to know when your symptoms started, how long they’ve lasted, how severe they are, if depression or other mental illnesses run in your family, and if you have history of drug abuse.

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Many high school students deal with the struggle of depression everyday. Dealing with peer pressure, bullying, difficult classwork, tests, etc. could worsen students mental health. If you’re struggling there are many things you could do to help which includes: