Symptoms of Depression in Tweens:

1. Changes in Appetite: Overeating or Undereating
2. Shifts in Behavior or Focus: Loss of Interest in Life
3. Difficulty with Routine Tasks
4. Unexplained Body Aches or Frequent Headaches/Stomachaches
5. Overwhelming Guilt and Feelings of Worthlessness
6. Resistance to Social Activities
7. Disrupted Sleep Patterns
8. Withdrawal from Friends and Activities
9. Anger and Emotional Outbursts

Complications and Comorbidities: - Social interaction fears - Conflicts within the family - Social isolation - Academic struggles

Commonly Asked Questions: 1. What are the causes of preteen depression? 2. How can preteen depression be treated? 3. How can preteen depression be prevented? 4. How do I effectively communicate with my preteen about depression? 5. Where can I get help for my preteen with depression?

Helpful Resources: 1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 2. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: 1-800-401-2229 3. American Association of Suicidology: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) 4. The Jed Foundation: 1-800-667-4321 5. National Council for Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-8255 6. The Substance Abuse and Middle School Institute (SAMI): 1-800-667-4321 7. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: 1-202-956-9801