Symptoms:

• sad or flat effect
• little or no eye contact
• lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities
• increased sleep
• deterioration of academic performance
• poor concentration and indecision
• moody irritability
• reduced appetite
• isolation from family and friends

Goals:

• acknowledge depression verbally and resolve its causes
• to feel loved and accepeted by one's self and others
• acknowledge the changes that resulted in sadness
• elevate the mood and show evidence of the usual energy and activity level
• reduce irritability and increase social interaction with family and friends
• show a renewed interest in academic achievement as well as expressions of joy

DIAL-A-TEEN
(252) 758-1976