Teens who are depressed are at risk of taking their lives. In fact, suicide is so common among those with teen depression that it’s becoming a serious mental health concern. […]
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Depression affects many people around the world. This is not just a general statement; it’s based upon truth. Globally, five percent of the population across the planet suffers from depression.
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It’s very common for parents to dismiss depression as a normal experience of adolescence. Depression often disguises itself as normal mood swings that come with puberty, physical growth, and psychological
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There are many factors that play a significant role when treating gay adolescents. Sadly, many people still believe that homosexuality is wrong, sinful, immoral, or the basis for
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The psychological illness of depression, especially teen depression, is a worldwide epidemic. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) expects depression to be the second most prevalent medical condition in
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As a parent, how can you tell between the tumultuous stage of adolescence and the presence of mental illness? It might be difficult to understand how clinicians determine whether your
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Rutgers University recently did a study to explore the link between obesity and teen depression in females. The link between these two disorders has long been evident but the details
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There are six primary ways that parents can support their teens, regardless of whether they are depressed. Although some of these might already feel natural, it’s easy to get carried
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of children, teens, and adults with mental illness. Despite the fact that
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It is clear that depression is a commonly occurring psychological disorder among teens. For this reason, depression is one of the most studied mental illnesses. In order to help prevent
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