Teenage Depression By Jane Framingham, Ph. D.

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Teenage Depression By Jane Framingham, Ph.D.
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Teenagers experience depression in a manner very similar to adults, but they may experience their emotions more intensely and with greater volatility. Feeling down about a relationship issue or an upcoming exam is normal. Feeling down for months at a time for no particular reason, however, may be a sign of undiagnosed

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