The Prevalence And Risk Factors Associated With Adolescent Depression

Developing depressive disorders in adolescence is common all around the world, but often goes unrecognized. It is widely accepted in America that teens in poverty are at higher risk than any other members of the social strata for being distressed and ultimately, are prone to increased psychological destruction compared to their social peers. Nationwide research has continually demonstrated that low income is a prominent stimulant of stress as well as behavioral, psychological, and emotional crises. Depression leads to the deteriorating of life quality, and impairs societal functioning. The burdens which depressive disorders are associated with is elevated among low and middle income families. These specific social classes increase risks for

During adolescents, there is an increased vulnerability for depression due to biological, cognitive, and socio-environmental changes. For this paper, I will be discussing Scarlet, a 16 year old Hispanic female whose parents have divorced two years ago, and because of that Scarlet has been displaying symptoms of Persistent Depressive Disorder and Oppositional and Defiant Disorder. This paper will review literature which supports Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as being an effective form of treatment for depression with adolescents. I will also review literature which supports Family Therapy as being an effective treatment for adolescents with parent-child relational problems. I will also discuss any issues related to culture,

This paper researches the possible causes and mechanisms of Major Depressive Disorder amongst adolescents age 15 to 24. It’s widely believed to be a mixture of an imbalance of neurotransmitters and chemicals in the brain, psychological trauma or abuse from the past, and hereditary chromosomal similarities. There are several possible ways to attempt to fix this problem including; an implant that regulates the level of chemicals in the brain, therapy and psychological counseling, or identifying and modifying chromosomes.

Teen depression can affect a teen regardless of gender, social background, income level, race, or school or other achievements, though teenage girls report suffering from depression more often than teenage boys. Teenage boys are less likely to seek help or recognize that they suffer from depression, probably due to different social expectations for boys and girls – girls are encouraged to express their feelings while boys are not. Teenage girls’ somewhat stronger dependence on social ties, however, can increase the chances of teen depression being triggered by social factors, such as loss of friends.

Major depression is one of the common disorders in adolescents. Depression in adolescents is common due to their inability to process emotions in a health manor (Martin, 2016). Depression in adolescents is defined as mood swings, alternating period of depression, and mania also known as Bipolar Disorder. Depression is a main problem in adolescence and childhood stages of life. It isn’t usual for an adolescent to feel down or occasionally depressed. Being an adolescent is usually the toughest time with many physically, emotional, and social changes. Depression maybe hard to diagnose in some individuals because most adults just expect teens to act moody. Many adolescents also do not always understand their feeling, and don't quite know how to

It is estimated that 20% of adolescents will experience a major depressive episode by the age of 18. According to the 2014-2015 National Comorbidity Survey-Adolescent Supplement, adolescents diagnosed with a major depressive disorder have a lifetime prevalence rate of 11%, and a 12 month prevalence rate of 7.5%. Of those diagnosed with depression, only about 60% receive treatment. Which lends to the questions of why some adolescents receive treatment and others do not, and what treatment options are most effective in reducing depression among adolescents. However, before those questions can be addressed, it is important to understand how and where adolescents are screened for depression.

Most people do not realize how prevalent depression is in our society, especially among the youth. It is seen as taboo and more often than not, it is “swept under the rug.” Also, there are many different stereotypes revolving around depression and the people suffering from it. People believe that depression looks a certain way and some even believe that sufferers are only looking for attention. However, that is not the case. Depression is a very important problem that should be taken very seriously. The purpose of this research paper is to inform the public. Specifically, to answer the question of whether teenagers are affected by depression more than adults. If people are more aware of the issue, then people suffering from depression will feel more comfortable reaching out and getting the help that they need and deserve. It is important because depression is misunderstood. The people suffering from depression do not deserve to be judged for something that they can not control. How can someone judge something that they do not understand? If the community understood it better that could reduce the amount of judgment and negativity directed towards depression.

Depression is a serious mental illness that severely affects adolescents and can be linked strongly to Higgins, Self-discrepancy theory and the inconsistencies that occur from internal and external environments. In order to truly understand the extent to which depression affects adolescents and the community further studies need to be undertaken. Areas involving adolescents are significantly lacking and therefore tools to resolve discrepancies are limited. Furthermore, there is little research in depression amongst gender differences (males and females) however, we know that women are more likely to have the mental illness. Currents studies present the idea that discrepancies causing depression can be altered through the alteration

Depression affects 25 million people a year. When the feeling of hopelessness and despair just would not go away make be caused by depression. Depression makes it hard to function in your everyday life. Getting through the day may be overwhelming. Although depression is a very common mood disorder.

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 is a mental disorder or an mental illness that impacts people all around the world. In America, it has grown tremendously since 1980 and has been affecting younger and younger people, it was once only affecting adults but in recent years has been getting to adolescents and children. Most recently more than 10 percent of adolescents develop a depressive disorder before the age of 18(Collins, 2017). In this paper you will see the differences between adult and teen depression, the teens who are impacted by depression is rising, That parents and teachers do not realize that the young children they care for just might be depressed but are not seeing the signs

Teen depression ultimately impacts this society generation . Recognizing the signs and diagnostics that could prevent teenagers with this mental illness. , Be aware there are several different types of depression . Teens from one or more types. Teenage depression is becoming a problem in today’s society.

“In America, every year, thousands of teenagers suffer depression due to barriers in their day to day life. Depression is the leading cause of suicide, more than thousands of have been successful at attempting and committing suicide.”(Depression in Teens 2) In today’s generation, teenagers are growing up in the world that is for more different than their parent’s youth. Teenagers are suffering from stress that is not understandable by people from the previous generations since this wasn’t as big an issue in the centuries that have passed. Due to this, teenagers aren’t comfortable with acknowledging the fact that they are suffering through this and most certainly aren’t comfortable sharing this issue with their parents because they wouldn’t

Depression has a major impact on the lives of teenagers; And through analysis it says that teen girls have a higher risk at suffering depression. Depression grows more and more everyday in today's society. While researching more about depression realized that teenage girls are at a higher risk for depression. Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Statistics show that more than three million adolescents are aged between 12-17 reported at least one major depressive episode in the past year, and more than two million reported severe depression that impeded

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems that most of the teenagers go through in their life span. 3 out of 4 teenagers are the victim of the depression. Unrealistic education pressure, family and social expectation can lead to deep disappointment that eventually leads to the depression. Depression can interfere with normal functioning and frequently causes problems with work, academic grades, personal and family relationship. People who are depressed are less likely to talk about their problems and their feelings .It is not like any other medical problem where there is really a symptom like diabetes or headache and strangely when it comes to mind and brain people feel that it is in your own control and there is nothing you have to do about it .There is little bit of stigma attached to depression that one should not talk about depression. The person who is depressed is fundamentally flawed or weak.