Situational depression differs from what many people associate with the word. It refers to depression related to specific stress brought on by one or a series of events. Some kinds of situational depression require treatment at a teen depression center like Foothills at Red Oak Recovery. At what point does teen situational depression become a significant concern? You can get answers today by calling our caring treatment team at 866.300.5275.
What Is Situational Depression?
Situational depression refers to feelings of sadness and being overwhelmed that people can feel during specific situations. It is generally a response to stress from events such as:
- Death of a loved one
- Illness
- School bullying
- Problems at home
- Unstable living environment
- Academic problems
It is a broad term because people experience events in their life differently. Something that doesn’t bother one person can trigger depression in another. For instance, as a parent, you may have experienced the same event that your son is going through now. Unfortunately, your teen may not have the proper coping skills to handle this drastic change in their life.
How Is Situational Depression Unique?
When people hear the word ‘depression,’ they tend to think about clinical depression. Situational depression is very similar. It has the same symptoms.
The difference between situational and clinical depression is severity. Clinical depression is a severe form of situational depression.
Although clinical depression results from an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, the trigger can be situational. For example, getting a low grade in a class can be the catalyst that triggers clinical depression. It starts as situational depression and becomes more severe.
Is Situational Depression Common in Teens?
Teens face many changes that can trigger situational depression and the need for teen mental health treatment. Their bodies are changing, for one thing. Puberty is awkward and requires an adjustment that is difficult for some to make.
Teens also experience changes in schools, friends, and family situations that can trigger depression, especially if they are prone to it. Depression might run in the family, for example.
Dual diagnosis treatment is an integral part of most teen mental health programs. Often mental health conditions like situational depression can be the underlying cause of behavior problems such as drinking alcohol or taking drugs.
What Is the Treatment for This Condition?
Parents must take situational depression in teens seriously, and that may include looking at depression treatment options. The treatment is like what someone with clinical depression requires. It is usually a mix of talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and possibly medication.
Parents considering a depression treatment program may need to look at drug and alcohol treatment centers for teens, mainly if the teen is using substances to cope. Many offer teen mental health services, as well. These programs are comprehensive enough to handle whatever mental health concerns a teen may have, whether it is situational depression, substance abuse disorders, or both.
Check Out the Teen Mental Health Services at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery
Foothills at Red Oak Recovery is an inpatient program for male teens ages 14 to 17 years old. We offer a variety of treatment options, including one for situational depression.
Services at Foothills at Red Oak Recovery include:
- Depression treatment
- Anxiety treatment
- Dual diagnosis treatment
- Alcohol addiction treatment
- Opioid addiction treatment
- Stimulant addiction treatment
- Prescription drug addiction
Foothills at Red Oak Recovery sits on a beautiful 94-acre horse farm not far from Charlotte, NC. We provide a healing environment that includes unique opportunities like animal caretaking and gardening.
No teen has to live with depression, whether clinical or situational. Give us a call at 866.300.5275 or fill out our contact form to learn more about Foothills at Red Oak Recovery.
