What is the difference between anxiety and depression? In this video, you’ll from certified psychotherapist Marc Azoulay as he clears up the confusion between anxiety and depression for teens and young adults.
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The difference between anxiety and depression is that anxiety is rooted in fear, while depression is about shutting down all emotions.
Like anxiety, depression is also common among teenagers and young adults; according to the CDC:
“3.2% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 1.9 million) have diagnosed depression, and
“The percentage of adults who experienced any symptoms of depression was highest among those aged 18-29 (21.0%)”
Symptoms of depression can be similar to that of anxiety, and some young people might have both disorders.
Symptoms of depression include:
Loss of interest in preferred activities
Sleeping too much or too little
Weight loss without dieting
Weight gain
Changes in appetite
Feeling excessive guilt
Fatigue and lack of energy
Monotone voice
Lack of focus or concentration
Suicidal thoughts or ideations
CBT and other forms of psychotherapy are also helpful. These symptoms can also be a sign of another mood disorder, like bipolar disorder.
When left untreated, kids can develop major depressive disorder, which can impact them throughout their lives.
Depression is not just part of “growing up” or due to hormones. Much like anxiety, getting to the root of the issue is best. Connect with your child by entering their world to see what is going on.
Is Teenage Angst And Is It Normal?
Teenage angst is a normal combination of many feelings that teens feel as they come to grips with finding their identity.
However, it is important to know the difference between normal angst and a mental health disorder.
Normal teenage angst might be behaviors that look like testing your limits, like:
Spending most of their time with friends
Not engaging in family activities
Taking risks
Being rude or mean
Short-tempered
Being messy or not cleaning up after themselves
You might think of these behaviors as “teenage rebellion.” Teenagers begin to challenge you as a parent as they create an identity for themselves. Often angst is rooted in insecurity as a teen goes through many physical and mental changes.
However, some behaviors can mean that a mental health issue, like anxiety or depression, is occurring:
Substance abuse
Isolation or a lack of friends
Avoiding enjoyable activities
Persistent worries
You might have trouble connecting with your child when they have angst. You can look for some angle or common interest to connect with them. In addition, checking in with teachers, coaches, and friend’s parents can help you understand your teenager’s mental health.
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