The Dark Side of Being a Teenager
Teenage depression isn’t just bad moods,
its a serious problem that impacts
every aspect of a teens life.
Are You Suffering?
Symptoms of Depression
-Sadness or hopelessness
-Tearfulness or frequent crying
-Withdrawal from friends and family
-Loss of interest in activities
-Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
-Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
-Fatigue or lack of energy
-Difficulty concentrating
-Thoughts of death or suicide
20% of teens will experience teen depression
before they reach adulthood.
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More than 70% of teens improve with
a combination of medication and therapy.
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Do You Need Help?
InformahmMoutDemssion
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com/static/hotlines
http://www.suicidehotlines.com/wisconsin.html
Percentages of Teens 112 to 171
Having a Major Depressive Episode
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http://www teendepression.org/
http://www.famityaware.org/teens htmt
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