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Paediatric depression (depression that usually affects youth ages five to eighteen, or in some cases, individuals up to age twenty-one) is on the rise, and is quickly becoming a significant issue in today’s society. Recent estimates have placed its prevalence at a combined percentage of between two and seven percent for those between the ages of six and eighteen years old. Identified by a range of symptoms including: “low mood, anhedonia [the inability to feel pleasure], defiance, pessimism, morbid thoughts and somatic symptoms,” (710) adolescent depression, very similar to adult depression, takes a toll on the lives of adolescent youth and often alters their personalities, actions and behaviors. It is clear that adolescent depression is a serious illness that should be combatted in a timely and appropriate manner, and Bermingham and Shearer’s suggestion of psychotherapy as an initial method of treatment for people

It is proven that one in five teens experience depression. Depression is a condition where a person feels hopeless, not motivated, or not interested in life, lasting at least 2 weeks or longer. There is an urgency to start talking about dealing with this because suicide is the third leading cause of death in teens and fifteen percent of teens have actually considered suicide. According to Amy Sutton 55% of the population without depression don’t consider it to be an actual disease. This stigma is making it close to impossible for teens to say they are going through depression. Some people say “it is just a phase”, “kids cannot get depression”, or “people with depression are crazy”. The contributing factors of rational thought, the stigma, judgement, and fear of treatment make dealing with the depression that much more difficult.

Adolescence, defined as a period between ages 13 to 19, is challenging for those individuals (Gladding, 2012; Crisp, Gudmundsen, & Shirk, 2006). During this time, adolescents are learning about themselves while also dealing with challenges affecting identity, transitioning in various areas of development, and coping with life stressors. Not being able to effectively deal with presenting challenges can lead to disorders such as depression. Persistent sadness and loss of interest in daily activities that cause impairment in daily functioning are characteristics of depressive disorders (APA, 2013). Adolescents, especially females, are more likely to suffer from depression or depressive like symptoms during their adolescent years (Crisp et al.,

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

Although teenage years are suppose to be a dream for teens, they are quickly becoming a nightmare for some. As result of teenage depression on the rise, affecting not only those depressed. Moreover, there are a need for more methods to help those suffering, causing new emerging letters about teenage depression being of importance. Considering these letters dating back to 1990’s provide the perspective of Charlie, a depressed teen. Providing insight into the life, and personality of a depressed teen, widening the knowledge about depression.

There are many significant public health issues affecting our youth in today’s society. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 3.2 million adolescents are at risk for developing depression. The World Health Organization has predicted that by the year 2020, one of the largest disease burdens will be depression. Depression is an epidemic that is widespread among teens. It has an extraordinary impact on quality of life. Therefore, more research is necessary to determine what factors can reduce teen depressive rates. (Mammen and Falkner, 2013). Depression is a misunderstood disease. It is more than just sadness. The American Psychological Association describes people with depression as being disinterested and losing the pleasure they used to find in daily activities. Often times they will experience significant

Adolescent depression is a disorder that affects teenagers. It leads to sadness, discouragement, and a loss of self-worth and interest in their usual activities. Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "Everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate and temporary, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth and improvement. However, when sadness persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive disorder it comes to no surprise to discover that adolescent depression is strongly linked to teen suicide. Adolescent suicide is now responsible for more deaths in

Most people don't often think about depression, about how depression is a global problem that people all over the world have suffered from. When you reach your teenage years it becomes harder, you are confused about everything, and everything in your life is stressful. Your mind and body begin to change on the inside and out, you start to worry about everything you do. If you look good or not, if you're popular enough, everything just changes and sometimes it gets to the point where it all gets too stressful and you become depressed. Depression is an illness, an illness that prevents you from sleeping, it can make you less social, unwilling to learn. In some cases, depression makes you not want to live, and it makes you suicidal. Sometimes you can't take care of it; this illness can take over your life and control you. Depression also affects the people who surround the person who suffers from it. This is why it's a global issue that everyone needs to be aware of. This research paper will discuss the history, effects, and past solutions to teen depression.

Thousands and thousands of teenagers all around the world suffer from depression. It’s a very common mental disorder that teens have come to terms with. However, people fail to realize that depression can come in a variety of ways and can attack anyone. Many aren’t even aware of the effects that can result from depression. The effects of depression can vary from person to person but the main symptoms of depression in teens are behavioral problems, significant changes in overall character, and possible thoughts of taking one’s life.

The prevalence of depression in American and especially adolescents has immensely increased. The National Institute of Mental Health (n.d.) reported in the year 2013, an average of 2.6 million adolescents between the age of 12 to 17 in the U.S nation

Depression has become a serious disorder among adolescents, affecting 11% of American teens (Avenevoli, Swendsen, He, Burstein, & Merikangas, 2015). Adolescent depression is associated with impairments in various important psychosocial areas, such as school, peer, and family functioning (Jaycox et al., 2009). As adolescence is an important time for development and a very vulnerable time, it is important to treat anything that may cause impairments as quickly and as effectively as possible. It is also important to understand the causes of the teen’s depression when working towards recovery.

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

Adolescence is a stage of maturation between childhood and adulthood that denotes the period from the beginning of puberty to maturity. However, many conflicting opinions are raised about weather such a stage of childhood is influenced by stress, depression, and suicide rate. Some people support the optimistic view that says that adolescence is not a period of storm and stress. Others, including me, support an opposite pessimistic view which characterizes adolescence as a period of stress and inner turmoil. Unfortunately, it has been recently proved that depression is a growing problem in today 's society and a major contributing factor for a multitude of adolescent problems. This is because , as research indicates, adolescent depression

Depression is a mood disorder that affects every one out of five adolescents by the time they become adults (Dryden-Edwards 1). It does not seem unlikely that people are more prone to developing depression in their teen years due to the various physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that occur during this point of one’s life. The human body experiences different developmental changes while going through puberty, causing a teen to have fluctuating moods. Puberty, along with juggling school, work, sports, clubs, and spending time with family and friends causes one to feel overwhelmed and have excessive stress. Adolescents fill up their schedules with these activities, scrabbling to find room to get a decent amount of sleep, exercise, and eat healthy. There is no time left for the teen to relax and have some alone time to recoup, which helps to relieve all the stress. So, the teen feels overwhelmed and unable to handle all the different obstacles being thrown in their path all at once. Often, it may lead the teen to try to avoid their responsibilities and problems, throwing up one of the first warning signs of depression. Every human being has feelings and reactions caused by daily life events, but it is a problem when mood begins to interfere with functioning and completing even the simplest of tasks. “When teens’ moods disrupt their ability to function on a day-to-day basis, it may indicate a serious emotional or mental disorder that needs attention —

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.