Teens And Teen Depression

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

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

One of the most common mental illnesses that is found in teens and greatly impact their development and families is Major Depression.

There is no “One Reason” that the amount of depressed teenagers is so high because It all depends on what each person is dealing with, which causes their depression.

Depression affects more than 350 million people and is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Only 40 years ago, doctors doubted the chance of teenagers having significant depressive disorders.2 Many doctors and physicians believed adolescents lacked the mature psychological structure to experience depressive disorders.2 First called Melancholia, Depression appeared in ancient Mesopotamian

The depression rate steadily stays consistent each year with around 7% of people reportedly suffering from it, with the numbers higher in females than males. The rate in adolescence stays at 12.5% during a 12-month prevalence period (SAMHSA), and with alcohol and other coping mechanism being introduced during early teen years depression is a real factor in many of these people as they reach adulthood. As teens get closer to being of legal age the depression rate increase steadily from 5.4% to around 16%, it’s safe to say that the age of highest reported depression and mood disorder standard is during teenage years (SAMHSA). The goal of this paper is to analyze and compare the reasons behind why depression rates are highest in adolescence.

Many adolescents are having depressive symptoms in their teenage years and the numbers are increasing. The world mental health survey found that half of those who suffer mental issues start having symptoms at the age of 14 (Hales). This illness is also a leading cause to other illnesses. “High school and college students are five to eight times as likely to suffer from depressive symptoms as were teenagers 50 to 60 years ago,” says

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

Depression can also lead to a whole number of problems for teens. It can lead teens to abuse drugs or have thoughts of suicide. In this article by (G.Harper), “One recent study found that psychiatric disorders in adolescents, especially major depression, make high-risk sexual behaviors and substance abuse more likely.” This article further proves that depression does motivate teens to participate in making more bad decisions and doing illegal drugs, which might lead to thoughts of committing suicide. Suicide is a major problem and depression is a big factor in causing it because, “Teens experiencing depression are 12 times more likely to attempt suicide than teens not experiencing depression and greater than half who complete suicide had major

A few weeks ago, I was browsing the internet, and I came across a girl claiming herself a victim of depression. And I recall thinking, you're 14, you have friends, family, you have more than enough clothes, food, basic necessities-what is there to be depressed about in your life? But the more I research and explore into depression, the more I realize what a misinterpreted concept it is to the public world- so today, I will be talking about the less publicized about aspects of teenage depression and what a deadly disease it is.

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.

Teen depression isn't a weakness or something that can be overcome with willpower — it can have serious consequences and requires long-term treatment.

Today’s teenagers are faced with the ever changing world around them and the biological changes of their bodies. Many teens are also faced with depression. Approximately half of teenagers with untreated depression may attempt suicide, which remains the third leading cause of death in this age group. (Bostic). This depression affects their school, family lives, and robs them of their self image. Depression affects many teens and often goes by unnoticed and untreated.

There are many causes of depression and there's a low amount of people aware of teen depression, which creates a serious matter in the world. Teens are under many of pressure to succeed in school. Stressing over classes, grades and tests can cause someone to be depressed, especially if they are struggling. Fifteen point eight percent of teens have considered suicide, within the past year,due to their major depression going unnoticed. Deaths, illnesses, rejection, relationship issues, and disappointment present passages down the negative path of teen depression. Depression is a mental disorder that involves being either bitter or irritable nearly all the time, or losing interest or enjoyment in almost everysituation.” Fourteen percent of

“Teen depression is a serious medical problem that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities. It affects how your teen thinks, feels and behaves, and it can cause emotional, functional and physical problems.” Depression is the feeling when you are surrounded by a lot of people but still feel lonely, when you blame yourself for everything going wrong around you, when you can’t cope with the world and just want to end your life. Depression is when you feel like there’s nothing ahead of you. It is when you feel you’re never good enough. Depression is when you feel like an outcast, no matter how many friends you have. Depression is not about telling people you have it, depression is undetectable in many ways. People who are depressed will never let you know they are depressed. They are masters at hiding their feeling and putting on a fake smile. Depression is not something you can just get over. Depression is when you feel