Depression Behaviors:
- Demonstrates sad or flat affect.
- Exhibits moody irritability.
- Isolates self from family and/or peers.
- Deterioration in academic performance.
- Lacks interest in previously enjoyed activities.
- Refuses to communicate openly.
- Demonstrates low energy.
- Makes little or no eye contact.
- Frequently expresses statements reflecting low self-esteem.
- Exhibits a reduced appetite.
- Demonstrates an increased need for sleep.
- Exhibits poor concentration and indecision.
- Expresses feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or inappropriate guilt.
- Reports unresolved feelings of grief. Uses street drugs to elevate mood.
- Reports a preoccupation with the subject of death.
- Reports suicidal thoughts and/or actions.