5 Signs Your Teen Might Be Depressed | Teen Depression, Mental Health & Parenting Support

How do you know if your teenager is struggling with depression — and what should you do about it?

In this episode of Not So Dumb Blonde, Kaytlyn sits down with pediatric psychologist Dr. Jessica Rabon to discuss the warning signs of teen depression, how parents can support adolescent mental health, and why early intervention matters. They explore how depression and anxiety show up differently in teens, the impact of social media and COVID-19 on adolescent development, and how parents can create safer conversations around mental health.

If you’re a parent, caregiver, therapist, teacher, or someone who works with teens, this episode offers practical tools, therapy insights, and mental health resources to better understand teenage depression and emotional well-being.

Topics Covered:
✔️ 5 signs your teen may be depressed
✔️ Teen anxiety and behavioral warning signs
✔️ Parenting and adolescent mental health
✔️ How to talk to teens about depression
✔️ Suicide prevention and crisis resources
✔️ Therapy approaches for teenagers
✔️ The impact of COVID and social media on teens
✔️ Mental health support for families

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✨ FREE RESOURCES + LINKS ✨

📌 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://afsp.org/

📌 The Trevor Project
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

📌 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/

📌 Affordable Therapy Resources — Open Path Collective
https://openpathcollective.org/

🎙️ Dr. Jessica Rabon’s Podcast — Psych Talk
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psych-talk/id154123456

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CONNECT WITH DR. JESSICA RABON:

Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jessicaleephd
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicaleephd
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/c/PsychTalk

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ABOUT NOT SO DUMB BLONDE:

Not So Dumb Blonde is a mental health and psychology podcast hosted by MSW student Kaytlyn Gilner, focused on trauma, relationships, women’s mental health, emotional regulation, DBT skills, and healing in a world that often tells women to shrink themselves.

Subscribe for weekly conversations on:
🧠 Mental health
🩷 Trauma healing
🎙️ Therapy insights
👩‍👧 Family dynamics
✨ Emotional growth & relationships

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TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jessica Rabon
01:21 How Dr. Rabon Got Into Pediatric Psychology
04:10 Why Helping Teens Matters
05:20 Understanding Adolescent Brain Development
06:42 Parent-Teen Relationships & Therapy Dynamics
08:23 Behavioral Changes Parents Should Notice
10:32 Common Signs of Teen Depression
14:11 COVID-19’s Impact on Teen Mental Health
14:29 5 Signs Your Teen Might Be Depressed
19:24 How Depression Looks Different in Boys vs Girls
21:17 How to Talk to Your Teen About Mental Health
23:56 Therapy Resources for Teens & Parents
27:29 Effective Therapy Approaches for Teen Depression
30:39 Serious Behavioral Issues & Safety Concerns
34:04 Family Communication & Family Therapy
35:30 Teen Suicide Prevention & Crisis Support
40:01 Why We Need to Normalize Mental Health Conversations
42:20 Mental Health Advocacy & Crisis Resources
43:14 Final Thoughts on Supporting Teen Mental Health

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