Alternate Name(s): Depression - adolescents; Teenage depression ...... Adolescent depression is a disorder occurring during the teenage years marked by persistent sadness , discouragement , loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities.
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Depression is very common. For more information about depression and feeling better, check out this article. ... Depression is very common and affects as many as 1 in 8 people in their teen years. Depression affects people of every color, race, economic status, or age; however, it does seem to affect more girls than guys.
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Depression isn't just bad moods and occasional melancholy. It's not just feeling down or sad, either. These feelings are normal in kids, especially during the teen years. Even when major disappointments and setbacks make people feel sad and angry, the negative feelings usually lessen with time.
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Teen depression offers parents and depressed teens information on adolescent depression, teen suicide, and other teen issues. Includes statistics, treatment, warning signs, and more for a depressed teen or child. - Troubled Teen Help ... Teen Depression is presented for troubled teens or parents of teens.
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Teen depression offers parents and depressed teens information on adolescent depression, teen suicide, and other teen issues. Includes statistics, treatment, warning signs, and more for a depressed teen or child. - troubled teen help for teenage depression ... Statistics show that teen depression is a common problem:
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Teen depression is largely caused by teen stress and other causes. Teen suicide facts are listed on this page. ... High Risk Factors For Teen Depression...
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Advice for parents and teachers on how to help a depressed teenager. Learn about the signs, symptoms, effects, and treatment of teen depression. ... There are as many misconceptions about teen depression as there are about teenagers in general. Yes, the teen years are tough, but most teens balance the requisite angst with...
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Over the past 50 years, depression has become more common and is now recognized at increasingly younger ages. As the rate of depression rises, so does the teen suicide rate.
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Advice for teenagers on how to deal with depression or help a depressed friend. Includes tips and tools for feeling better and getting help. ... General information about teen depression...
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