Building Resilience in Teens: A Preventative Approach to Depression

Prevention plays a key role in combating teen depression, according to Clearfork Academy. Building resilience involves fostering strong family connections, promoting healthy peer relationships, encouraging self-esteem, and teaching coping skills. When teens are equipped to handle stress and setbacks, they are less likely to experience severe depressive episodes. Schools, communities, and families must collaborate to create environments that prioritize mental health education and emotional intelligence from an early age.