When a youth is diagnosed for depression, it can get complicated due to system expressions varying by developmental stages. Children and adolescents of different ages may not describe their mood status effectively (Rosenberg & Rosenberg, 2005, p. 79).”
Adolescent depression is increasing; recent surveys show that as many as one in five teens suffer from clinical depression depression can be challenging to diagnose in teens because many adults expect teens to act moody. Adolescents also do not always understand or express their feelings clearly. Many adolescents may not be aware of the symptoms of depression, therefore, they do not look for help (Mental Health America