India, Oct. 9 -- Mental health issues among teenagers are finally getting the importance that they deserve, and depression is at the top of the list. And while parents are trying to be more considerate of their child's mental health, sometimes, it is understandable to get confused between signs of depression and a terrible mood swing.

"Adolescence brings rapid emotional, cognitive and social change. Hormonal shifts, academic pressure, changing friendships and a growing need for independence mean some moodiness is developmentally normal," shared paediatric psychologist Shreya Singhal with HT Lifestyle.

She went on to elaborate on how parents can pick apart mood swings and serious depression. They are presented as follows.

According to S...