According to some studies, depression afflicts between 6% and 12% of American high school students. Depression in childen and adolescents is easily missed unless parents, teachers, and medical personnel recognize its signs and symptoms. Without the ability to recognize these symptoms, the first inkling a parent my have of the severity of a child’s illness is the tragedy of a completed suicide. Families and professionals review symptoms and recommend appropriate actions to take when it is suspected that a child or adolescent is at risk. For more information please visit www.MentalHealthMinistries.net
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Thanks for this post. It can be challenging dealing with troubled teens. A lot of the problems you mentioned should not be taken lightly. Depression is a serious illness that affects adolescents just like it does adults. I’ve found their website to be a useful source of information about treatments for adolescent depression
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