DEPRESSION

Name: Haroon

APRIL 1, 2023
COMMUNITY
Submitted to:DR Rafiullah
School-related Symptoms of Youth Depression
 Poor performance in school, truancy, tardiness
 Withdrawal from school activities/peer groups
 Lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation
 Globalized anger and rage
 Overreaction to criticism, increased
self-criticism
 Indecision, lack of concentration or
forgetfulness
 Restlessness and agitation
 Problems with authority
 Suicidal thoughts or actions (e.g., cleaning out
locker, giving away items)

 Poor performance in school, truancy, tardiness

 Withdrawal from school activities/peer groups
 Lack of enthusiasm, energy or motivation
 Globalized anger and rage
 Overreaction to criticism, increased
self-criticism
 Indecision, lack of concentration or
forgetfulness
 Restlessness and agitation
 Problems with authority
 Suicidal thoughts or actions (e.g., cleaning out
locker, giving away items)
 Why we misdiagnose youth depression The Pathology
of Puberty
 Variable performance in school
 Withdrawal from family, change in peers
 Lack of motivation, change in sleep patterns
 Globalized anger and rage, giddiness
 Overreaction to criticism, increased
self-criticism
 Indecision, lack of concentration or
forgetfulness
 Restlessness and agitation
 Problems with authority

Depression, Suicide and School Violence

 Students experiencing depression and related
emotional reactions are often alienated at
school, are insecure, and lack the resources to
adequately cope with the many daily challenges
they face, both at home and at school