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    Fernando Velarde English 1020 Ms. Campbell 28 November 2016 Research Paper: Teen Depression how can we save our teens Depression, the dark illness of the mind that grabs you by the throat controlling what you need to do and to say. In this dark state of mind no joy goes through a person, no matter how hard they try it will not penetrate the soul. Suffocating in thoughts of sadness, hopelessness, and anger presses your mind including torturing your soul on a daily bases. I know I have

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    Thousands and thousands of teenagers all around the world suffer from depression. It’s a very common mental disorder that teens have come to terms with. However, people fail to realize that depression can come in a variety of ways and can attack anyone. Many aren’t even aware of the effects that can result from depression. The effects of depression can vary from person to person but the main symptoms of depression in teens are behavioral problems, significant changes in overall character, and possible

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    Where does teen depression come from?Teen depression comes from certain issues or thing’s that’s going on at home like sleeping excessively,have change in eating habits and may even exhibit criminal behaviors such as DUI or shoplifting for example complaints of pain,including headaches,stomach aches,low back pain,fatigue,and rebellious behavior these behaviors usually come from certain levels like family heritage,generations,& other habitats some teens have teen depression because of some thing’s

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    Teen depression and anxiety are very real things. We at Lifeline For Youth want to make sure you have some of the facts you need to know about how to help your teen with depression or anxiety. Let's break down some fact and fiction about these conditions and learn how to identify depression in teens and how to help your teen deal with anxiety. Depression is just being sad or bummed out. FALSE Recognizing teen depression isn't only about being sad is the first step to awareness. Teen depression

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    article I chose for my current event is titled “Teen Depression and How Social Media Can Help or Hurt”. The article, written by Melinda Ring, talks about how social media and cyberbullying can play a major role in teen depression. Recently a study showed that 23% of teens report or have been the target of cyberbullying, and another 15% admitted to bullying someone else online. A review of studies that explored the link between social media and depression showed a notable connection. Ring states that

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    you're glue, whatever you say bounces off of me, and sticks to you”. Unfortunately those sayings aren’t as realistic as they may seem. Studies show 5,000 adolescents commit suicide each year, and the U.S. Society often ignores the signs leading up to teen suicide. Then they notice when it’s too late. Unfortunately, we say “We didn’t see the signs”, and we blame society, however, we don’t realize that we are society. Words probably hurt us more than anything else. Bullying can push someone to their breaking

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    Group Proposal and Literature Review U07a1 03/08/13 Introduction Depression is a disorder that affects the lives of hundreds of thousands teenagers in the United States. Kuehn, B. (2009) states that the “US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adolescents aged 12 through 18 years for depression, but only when systems are in place to ensure proper diagnosis and to provide psychotherapy and follow-up care” (p. 2085). Adolescents need to be heard and understood. A therapy

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    Depression is a prodigious issue in today’s society and is especially prevalent in teens. According to teen depression statistics, around 20% of teens have or are currently experiencing depression symptoms. And that doesn’t include self- harm or suicide/attempted suicide. Because depression is becoming such a major issue, antidepressant prescription has skyrocketed; but is it really doing what it should? If antidepressant use is increasing, why are the numbers of depressed teens growing or remaining

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    “Adequate sleep could prevent teen depression.” Sunday Observer 10 Jan. 2010. Web. 4 Nov. 2016. In this article in the Sunday Observer, the author describes the negative effects of sleep deprivation. This ranges from depression, to difficulty to concentrate, and even to suicidal thoughts. They review many statistics from reputable sources. Along with that, they propose solutions to the issue of sleep after explaining how more sleep can lead to better success in school. Despite there being no indicated

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    Depression is an everlasting issue that sometimes never seems to go away. Many people around the world struggle with depression while others cannot grasp the concept that depression is a big deal and it’s not something you can just get rid of. What role does the media play in dealing with depression? Does the media give positive feedback or negative feedback? Demi Lovato wrote the song “Warrior” that addresses the issue of depression and the overcoming process that comes with it when analyzed using

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