Mrs.Fleurkens
English 9-8th period
May 22, 2018
Did you know “About 20 percent of all teens experience depression before they reach adulthood?”(Shroff, Amita) Teen depression should be taken seriously because it could lead to other mental illness. Ignoring this good leads other mental illnesses. Also it could lead to Suicide or violence. a study on depression showed “a 35% increase of reports of major depressive episodes between 2005 and 2014.”(Katie) This is why teen depression should be taken seriously.
Usually between the ages of 15 and 30 depression starts to appear. the symptoms of depression are “irritability, fatigue, changes in sleeping patterns, changes in eating patterns social withdrawal, and anger.”(shroff) there are a lot …show more content…
"Teen Depression." WebMD. WebMD, 23 Apr. 2018. Web. 16 May 2018.
This website lists the causes, effects, treatments, and symptoms of depression in teens and what you should do if you or someone know is showing signs of depression. This website was pulished by web MD
Schrobsdorff, Susanna. "What's Causing Depression And Anxiety In Teens?" Time. Time, 27 Oct. 2016. Web. 16 May 2018.
This article focuses on what might cause depression and anxiety in teen and has interviews with teens and their parents. This was publised by Time.
"Teens and Depression: Learn About The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Risks!" PsyCom.net - Mental Health Treatment Resource Since 1986. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 May 2018.
This website talks about the diagnosis and treatment options that are provided. This site even talks about the risks that will happen if the teen doesnt get help for depression. This website was published by the Mental Health Treatment Resource.
Rocque, Grant Duwe and Michael. "Actually, There Is a Clear Link between Mass Shootings and Mental Illness." Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2018. Web. 19 May 2018.
This site talks about how mass shootings are a result of an undiagnosed mental disorder or are done by people who have a history of mental problems. This was published by Los Angeles