Mental Health Awareness Month: Teen Depression – More Than Just Moodiness

Date: 05/28/25

Being a teenager can be tough, and as a parent, it can be difficult to watch your child face challenges. If your teen is feeling sad, anxious, or disconnected from the things they once enjoyed, it’s important to recognize that these could be signs of depression and they are not alone. Depression isn’t just a phase or moodiness. It’s a serious condition that requires attention and care.


If your teen has been feeling down for most of the time over the past few weeks, and it’s affecting their ability to concentrate or enjoy activities, it's time to reach out for help. Depression can look different for everyone.

Here are some signs to watch for:

  • Does your teen often feel sad, anxious, worthless, or “empty”?
  • Have they lost interest in activities they used to enjoy?
  • Do they get easily frustrated, irritable, or angry?
  • Are they withdrawing from family and friends?
  • Are their grades dropping?
  • Have their eating or sleeping habits changed?
  • Have they experienced fatigue or memory loss?
  • Have they expressed thoughts of suicide or self-harm?

If any of these sound familiar, consider seeking help. Depression is treatable, and it’s never too early to get care.

Connecting Your Teen to the Right Help, at the Right Time

Peach State Health Plan is offering a new program at no cost to you. We’ve teamed up with Pyx Health to support teens in a positive, new way. Pyx Health is built for and tested by teens, and the program connects them to essential support for loneliness, anxiety, and depression.

With Pyx Health, your teen is seen, heard, and supported. You can feel confident knowing they’ll get safe access to the care that meets their needs.

How Pyx Health Can Help:

  • Services like counseling and crisis lines for immediate support
  • Resources like LGBTQAI+ support, life skills, and more tailored to your teen’s needs
  • Activities for issues like bullying, self-image, emotions, and more to help them process
  • Structured, fun activities that offer humor and support

Pyx Health’s mobile app and trained staff provide relatable, positive support. They give confidential help to find care quickly and easily, with 24/7 access.

Encourage your teen to download the Pyx Health appExternal Link today. It’s a great way to start the conversation and offer extra support when it’s needed most.

Remember You Are Not Alone

If your teen is struggling, it’s important to remind them that help is available.

Your teen has access to care and services as a Peach State Health Plan member. Need help scheduling an appointment with a doctor? Peach State Health Plan’s Member Services team can assist you. Contact us at 1-800-704-1484 or TDD/TTY 1-800-255-0056 for help finding a provider.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is also a valuable resource. You can call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.orgExternal Link to chat with a counselor.

You and your teen can feel better, and we are here to support your family when you need it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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