Teenage Depression

[telephone]

How do you know the difference between normal teenage angst and real depression? DH says its attention seeking, teen says depression. Doctor says anti depressants but thats based on one appt. Anyone?

What are the symptoms?

I would listen to the teen and the GP in this scenario.

Your DH has no right to dismiss it as attention seeking.
The person affected and the medical professional are really the only people whose opinion matters.