Major Depression In Adolescents

Depression is a common disorder throughout the world that affects all age groups. Although rare in young children, depression disrupts the lives of many teenagers. In the United States, 11.2% of 13 to 18 year olds are affected by depressive disorders annually (National Institute of Mental Health). Depression during youth is particularly destructive since it not only causes a loss of relationships and

Lives are slowly being lost due to suicide and not only is it affecting themselves but also the people who are around them. Suicide is defined as taking of one’s own life and it is an issue that should be given all attention to. Teen suicide has been talked about in every source of media and it still continues to have a harmful effect in todays generation. In the United States the eighth leading cause of death is suicide, within developing teens, suicide is the third leading cause of their deaths (NAMI). There are many signs of someone who is contemplating suicide. And there are many reason for someone to be driven to the point of suicide. Those reasons being if the teenager is dealing with depression, bullying, sexual abuse and abuse

Depression can destroy the essence of a teen’s personality, which can cause an overwhelming sense of sadness, anger, and despair. Depression is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a person’s life. Signs and symptoms of depression can include sadness and hopelessness; irritability, anger, hostility; frequent crying; withdrawal from friends and family; a loss of interest in activities; changes in eating and sleeping habits; restlessness and aggravation;

Often dismissed as childish “moodiness,” depression is one of the most common psychological problems that afflict teenagers. For most teens, the effects of their depression can be felt throughout every area of their lives, from relationships

Adolescent depression is a major public health concern. I Need a Lighthouse states that “Approximately 20 Percent of teens will experience depression before they reach adulthood.” Depression is a clinical illness that is an outcome from emotional detachment which typically results from traumatic experiences. “There’s a vast difference between ‘feeling depressed’ and suffering from clinical depression. The despondency of clinical depression is unrelenting and overwhelming. Some people describe it as ‘living in a black hole’ or having a feeling of impending doom. They can’t escape their unhappiness and despair. However, some people

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines depression as, “A mood disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration.” this is something everyone relates to especially teenagers. In the article, “Hearing That Things Can Change Helps Teens Dodge Depression” Maanvi Singh, a writer for NPR, describes how depression acts within a teenager. The topic at hand, depression is quite intricate, it is hard to understand or deal with it, and usually can only be dealt with by the victim, but Singh introduces a study by David Yeager, a professor majoring in psychology, which shows how teenagers believe that things won't get better, how intervention at a young age may combat, or dodge depression in the future, and how

Suicide is the third leading cause of deaths in adolescents in the United States. Teen suicide is also often referred to as a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Teens so often are suicidal and attempt suicide as a call for help from others. They have no intention in dying they are just trying to cry out for help from anyone that will listen. Many reasons cause teen to attempt suicide, varying from bullying to psychological disorders. In fact, psychological disorders accounts for about 90% of teens who attempt or commit suicide. Teenagers are also at higher risk of suicide when they are under

“Adolescent depression is increasing at an alarming rate. Recent surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical depression.” Most people confuse depression with just feeling sad or down; however, depression is actually a condition that affects mood in the brain. Depression can affect the way people think, feel, or even act. Depression can last for many months. This is called an episode of depression and most people that have depression or get it will experience many episodes of depression in their lifetime. Negative events can trigger an episode of depression. Some negative events can include loss of a loved one, severe stress, a disability in the family, bullying, etc. According to teenmentalhealth.org, “In a one-year

Youth suicide occurs due to numerous causes, but as an adult, we might not fully understand those causes. Our middle and high schoolers are currently under a great amount of pressure, far more than we ever experienced. Today’s

Suicide is the second leading cause of death from teens ranging from 13-19. Suicide is so commonly thought of by teens that nearly 1 in 5 high school teens seriously think about committing suicide(Hosansky). Three million high school students will think about suicide in just this year alone.(Hosanksky). Nearly 5,000 teens will commit suicide this year and 250,000 will make drastic attempts but fail to succeed(Mantel). More teens in America will take their own lives than heart diseases, AIDS,birth defects, stroke, pneumonia and influenza, chronic lung disease, or cancer— all together(Honasky). It is such a big problem in society and the numbers keep rising. In just 10 years the numbers have risen from 2,800 deaths a year to reaching 5,000 deaths by suicide every year(Mantel). The amount of suicide in teens every year has

Depression is the most widespread mental illness in today’s society. Studies have found that, 1 out of 8 teens are affected with this disease. It also predominantly affects young ladies than it does males. (www.kidshealth.org). Teens are at a position in their lives when they must face significant transition and peer pressures. They are trying to identify with themselves and trying to figure out where there puzzle piece fits in society, all of which can show the way to behavioral and emotional changes. This is also a stage when families suffer from poor communication: teenagers often tend to keep their feelings and concerns to themselves away from their parents and other authority figures. Therefore, identifying depression in teenagers

The difference in treatment between adolescents and adults is quite large, leaving youths shorthanded in seeking out help for their disease. Depression, by nature, can be hard to diagnose. In many cases, teenagers do not

Adolescent depression is considered a mental and emotionally disorder that is on the rise among adolescents. Although this depression is treated the same medically as in adults, symptoms that adolescents suffer from manifest by a variety of different factors. “Peer pressure, sports, changing hormone levels, developing bodies, awkward tendencies, and a host of other factors can carry many ups and downs for teenagers. However, these ups and downs can be signs of depression.” Unfortunately, it seems that early signs of depression in adolescents may continue to follow an individual into adulthood.

Depression a word we’re familiar with especially when it comes to adults, we know adults get depress and we understand the reasons, with the high demands in life it’s not uncommon to get lost in the shuffle. Depression in adult is something we have known for many years, but what has surprised many of us is that adolescents also get depressed. I myself still don’t fully understand the reasons why or how this happens. I see it very often adolescent coming in to the ER because they are depressed and want to hurt themselves, and each and every single time I’m shock. What could be so bad in their lives that would make them think they have no way out? This is the reason why I choice this topic, I want to learn more of how this disease affects so many children and teens and what we can do to stop it.

Depression today seems to have become a synonym for sadness. Though many people with depression tend to struggle with sadness, it is in itself a mental health problem and not just your everyday unhappiness. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (2014), “Clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for weeks or more” (Depression 2014 n.p.). This shows that depression goes from situational to clinical when it starts to affect your every day activity and not just your mood. Depression can occur in people of all ages but has a lot of negative effects on adolescents and their development. According to The Journal of Abnormal Psychology (2003), “depression [happens to be] one of the most commonly occurring disorders in child-hood and