Teens And Teenage 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

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

Depression is a point in one’s lifetime when they are mentally unstable and the emotional state marked by sadness, discouragement, and loss that can occur during the teenage years. “Depression among teens generally start when a child hits puberty, but could possibly begin the day

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

Depression is a mental disorder that affects any group of people with any background, race, gender, or age; it is sneaky, slips quietly and gradually into people’s lives. Confusion is common about depression, for example, about what precisely it is and what makes it different from just feeling down. “Depression is second only to hypertension as the most common chronic condition encountered in general medical practice (Whooley).” This disease is defined as someone who constantly feels down, sad all the time; or just loses the interest of life and other symptoms may vary. This syndrome has been more common for teenagers because it’s when puberty kicks in and are more emotional. They have to deal with pressure problems at school, problems at

Depression is a severe mood disorder and it is the most frequently diagnosed psychiatric disorder amongst adolescents. Depression is a state that adolescents can fall easily into. Teenagers spend more time with their friends than they do with their families which can result is possible rejection of peers. Individuals feel the need to have approval of self-worth by their peers. If they get disapproval, this can lead to brutal symptoms. (Platts, Kadosh, Lau 6). The symptoms can vary from self-worthlessness, anxiety, or a

People with a mental illness called major depressive disorder (or MDD) feel this way every day. What is troubling is that people with depression might nor receive the treatment they need; in fact, teenage depression is very often over looked. Why? Because their actions are written off as being typical for their age. This casual dismissal of an obvious problem is causing a significant problem in mental health. Teenagers are arguably the most misunderstood arg group. As a generation they are treated like children, being told that what they think and feel is wrong, and yet they are expected to act like fully developed adults. Because of this the reported numbers of teens with depression is rising. According to clinical-depression.co.uk MDD is the leading psychological disorder in the western world and is estimated to be the 2nd most disabling condition in the world by 2020, behind heart disease. Nobody should have to experience this type of suffering. Depression does not just make one feel sad, but depressing thoughts can

The nation’s adolescent population, the future, is depressed. Most adults, and even some teenagers, brush off this dilemma as “the teenage phase.” However, as a variety of studies indicate, 15 to 20 percent of teenagers are affected by depression annually- and the number only increases. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), depression has no single cause, generally resulting from a combination of factors. However, the number of depressed adolescents has spiked in the past twenty years- perhaps due to the use of the internet and social media. Some experts assert that teenagers have known nothing but the judging eyes they find on the internet; eventually, they believe others’ thoughts and feelings are more important than their own feelings, goals, and achievements. Untreated depression can result in suicide, self harm, alcohol and drug abuse, isolation, etc. Currently, experts suggest methods of preventing depression before it settles, which would be a good idea, but it is impossible to prevent depression, considering the factors that impact it. Most experts agree that the best current solution is psychotherapy, which helps in a depressed teen psychologically, rather than medically. However, psychotherapy will only be effective if the teenagers are diagnosed, an area which demands improvement.

This article will discuss what depression is; depression is mental disorder that causes feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and sometimes anxiety. It will also explain how it is diagnosed and what the symptoms of depression are. There are good and bad outcomes of depression and this article will talk about both. Depression can be debilitating to someone’s life, especially the life of an adolescent. Adolescents are at a crucial time in their life and this makes them vulnerable to depression. Depression can be treated through antidepressants, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), or family therapy. In moderate cases

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.

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.

     This article illustrates a couple of real-life stories of teenagers who faced depression and had to somehow deal with it. One of the teenagers, Brianne, described how she tried to kill herself because she was so depressed. She

Throughout the world, people are struggling daily with one, if not multiple, mental illness. Some of these individuals have been diagnosed as a result of symptoms they exhibit, while others struggle in silence. For those that have received help, life slowly looks brighter for them, while loved ones work to help in any way possible. One of the serious mental illnesses that teens struggle with is depression. There are various aspects as to why an adolescent may develop depression including social, academic, or family problems, as well as stress or past issues; however, if others recognize the warning signs, complications can be avoided and treatment obtained to overcome depression.