Five ways you can help prevent teen depression

Teach them how to pick good things even in the worst of situations (Shutterstock)

Unlike adults who may be able to find ways to cope with their depression and anxiety, teenagers may not know what to do. This is where parents come in.

A serious condition that may interfere with their daily life and even lead to behavioral change, depression is a feeling of sadness and despair that lasts for weeks or months on end.