Authors: Kate Williams

Tags: #Family & Relationships, #Life Stages, #Teenagers, #Self-Help, #Depression, #test

A Parent's Guide for Suicidal and Depressed Teens (4 page)

Confused thought processes; inability to ''think straight."

Unexplained loss of energy (or wild variations in energy levels).

Increased drug/alcohol use.*

Constant feeling of worthlessness or self-hatred (may be covered up).

Excessive risk-taking (driving recklessly, alcohol use, sex without contraception).*

Misuse of sex and physical relationships.

Preoccupation with death, dying, or suicide.*

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