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Signs & Symptoms Sadness or hopelessness Irritability, anger, or hostility Tearfulness or frequent crying Withdrawal from friends and family Loss of interest.

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2 Signs & Symptoms Sadness or hopelessness Irritability, anger, or hostility Tearfulness or frequent crying Withdrawal from friends and family Loss of interest in activities Changes in eating and sleeping habits

3 Signs & Symptoms Restlessness and agitation Feelings of worthlessness and guilt Lack of enthusiasm and motivation Fatigue or lack of energy Difficulty concentrating Thoughts of death or suicide

4 Could Lead To… Problems at school Running away Substance abuse Low self-esteem Eating disorders Internet addiction Self-injury Reckless behavior Violence Suicide

5 Causes of Teen Depression A family history of depression A history of substance abuse Certain medical conditions Gender Certain types of personalities Physical factors Stressful life events. Pressure (PARENTAL proven most common)

6 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year- olds.

7 Long-term depressive illness usually has its onset in the teen or young adult years — about 15% to 20% of American teens have experienced a serious episode of depression.

8 Adolescent girls are twice as likely as boys to experience depression.

9 China has one of the highest suicide rates in the world, particularly among rural women.


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