What can a parent do when they have a feeling that their child is suffering from depression?

My 17 year old son has always been a quiet one. But the last year he has been keeping to his self more and more. He's lost 30 lbs in the past year. I toke him to the doctor about 3 monthes ago and they did all kinds of tests (even a rendom drug test) and nothing was found. I try to talk to him and he swears that nothing is wronge. He is a good boy. I have never had any problems from him ( just the run of the mill ones). I would just like to know some signs to look for and some good questions to ask. he gets angry when I mention a councelorWhat can a parent do when they have a feeling that their child is suffering from depression?
he sounds like he has a little bit of depression, but just go to a doctor or a therapist, and ask what the symptoms are, when i first started getting depression i was like that tooWhat can a parent do when they have a feeling that their child is suffering from depression?
At his age, would he be willing to go to see a doc? I would suggest you speak to your doc and see if he/she has any suggestions for you! At his age he may not even realize there is a problem per se!
try going to a doctor alone and get some poinerts or go to a councerlor and see what they have to say
Your job is to protect him. Even if he doesn't see the need for the protection. Google ';depression'; or ';teen depression.'; There will be all sorts of sites with information. Read and heed.