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New Study Reveals Spike in Teenage Depression (Polaris Post)
A recent study published by the reputable Pew Research Center reveals that, over the course of the past decade, teen depression rates have been on the rise. This rise in depression has affected people of all genders, races, and socioeconomic circumstances, though it has especially affected girls.
Depression can have a tremendous impact on teenagers and will have a major influence on their overall quality of life. When a teenager is suffering from depression, they are significantly more likely to struggle in school, have difficulties forming healthy relationships, and these teens will also be much more likely to report a lower quality of life. There is also a strong correlation between teen depression and suicide ideation, though there are also many circumstances where one is not connected to the other.
If you are currently the parent of a teenager who may be suffering from depression, the first thing you should do is get a diagnose from a licensed medical professional. Only with a formal diagnosis will your teen be able to get the full and proper help they need.
In this article, we will closely examine the results of this new depression study. We will also discuss the most important things to know about teen depression, such as why teen depression has been rising and the best depression…
