Why the Teen Years Are Critical for Depression Intervention

The following is excerpted from an online article posted by ScienceDaily

Depression in young teens could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, a study shows.

Researchers found that interactions between depressive symptoms — like sadness, fatigue and a lack of interest — are less predictable in teens but become more fixed in adults, which can lead to persistent depression.

The findings highlight the importance of targeting depression at an early age, when symptoms are still changing, experts say.

Source: ScienceDaily
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250429102846.htm