Research keeps confirming what many families live through in silence: depression and trauma are usually connected. According to one study, 62% of adults in major depression treatment studies reported childhood trauma. This study proves a connection between depression and trauma. Many teens are treated for depression without anyone asking what pain may be buried under …
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When Teen Boy Depression Is Actually Undiagnosed Trauma — How to Tell the Difference
One study found that two-thirds of youth report exposure to at least one traumatic event by adolescence. Why is this relevant? Trauma can shape how depression symptoms respond to treatment. When your teen son seems withdrawn, angry, tired, or hopeless, depression feels like the obvious answer. But when the appropriate support does not help, it …
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When Teen Boy Depression Comes With Flashbacks — What That Means
Depression is a common condition among teenagers. It is also one of the most common co-occurring conditions among teens with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That is a big number because around 8% of adolescents in the U.S aged 13 to 18 meet criteria for PTSD, and the prevalence in boys is 2.3%. When your son’s …
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How Trauma Masks Itself as Laziness and Apathy in Depressed Teen Boys
Did you know that up to two-thirds of children experience at least one traumatic event before they turn 16? Trauma does not just leave emotional scars; it is also linked to teen depression and behavior similar to disengagement. If your teenage son seems uninterested or checked out, you can become frustrated. However, at times, what …
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When a Teen Boy Loses a Parent: Grief, Trauma, and Getting Help
Parental loss is one of the most stressful and life-changing events an individual can experience. An estimated 6.6% of children experience parental death before their 18th birthday. The number increases during pandemics, natural disasters, or wars. For most teenagers, the loss of a mother or a father easily reshapes their identity and sense of security. It …
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