The topic that I am interested in researching is teen depression. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses and is mostly found primarily with teenagers. I am researching this topic because I have recently lost a friend due to this mental illness. Loosing someone who was so close to me has created a major impact on my life. I have always wondered if my friend’s life could have been saved if those around her, including myself were more aware of the obvious signs of depression. In this research paper I intend on explaining noticeable signs of depression, so therefore the mental illness can be cured at an early stage before it progresses to life threating problems.
For the most part, depression generally