Know Statistics Teenage Depression?
Do you know statistics on teenage depression? When should You be concerned about your child “dark mood” …Still blaming hormones or puberty? Well, there is a huge difference between being a normal, sulky teen and having teenage depression. The statistics speak for themselves. Suicide being the third leading cause of death in the United States. You cannot afford to ignored the signs. 
Know Statistics Teenage Depression? Cause!
Teens who have been neglected are more at risk of developing a drug and alcohol dependence. Girls are much more likely to develop mental illness’s. Parents leave behind pain and stress after leaving. Empty house and loneliness the child is left with feelings of regrets and decrease self worth. These latchkeys kids are raising themselves. Often because the parents are away at work or just neglecting the child in general. These children have to learn to fend for themselves and grow up fast. They are easy prey to the streets life. Inocences harden while their youth loss. Exposed to pimps, human traffickers and drugs. When you feel worthless, exploited by everyone. You end up not caring about yourself let alone others. The person who was supposed to love you and take care of you walked away.
Teen statistics struggles!
Abandonment is something serious and it’s hard to heal from that kind of wound. The stress of everyday life on the street is unbearable for anyone. Social starvation, poverty, neglect and a damaged household plays a huge part in the cause of teenage depression. According to TeenHelp 10 to 15 % of US adolescents are suffering from depression cause for concern by many. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death
Statistics teenage depression how can we improve awareness.
Everyday a Youngers chose to end their life. Parents and teachers need to collaborated. Teamwork through discussion brings awareness to Parents and students. About the seriousness of self-destruction Silent destroyer we called suicide. Our teen depends on us for their safety. How can we improve the facts of life for these minors? Leave your comment below.
10%? This is something that I did not know. Thanks for keeping us informed on the subject!
Teens are the worse group to me that have to deal with depression it’s like their transition from kids to adults and some aren’t ready or prepared with the way the world is. This makes me feel so bad for them. I want there to be more organizations to help them transition and not feel so alone
Kita, I thing changes for teen will come eventually it will take lots of pounding on doors.
I had no idea, I suddenly feel like there is so much I don’t know about teenagers. While my son is almost 11 I feel overwhelmed at the thought of all of the things I don’t know.
Mini “MimiCuteLips” Green, It can be overwhelm at times but you need to know there are a lot of resources available now online in library.
I did not know the statistics but as a person who suffered from depression in my teen years, I am not surprised. I always make myself available to the teens in my life for this very reason.
thanks for the info. I didn’t know.
I have a 13 year old. You know they are always bored, or wish for this or that. I try to make sure he is a good head space everyday because he suffers from Type 1 diabetes. I try to make sure he feels supported and well. We also allow him to go on a lot of adventures. We like to make sure he has things to look forward too.
Aisha Johnson Adams, YOU ARE DOING A GOOD jOB raising, observing and making sure his comfort is a priority.
I feel like that percentage may be higher, especially when it comes to urban youth. I have so many students who cannot even focus in school behind “life”. I know they are depressed. This is a must-read for parents!
LaQuisha, It may be higher for urban youth because a-lot of African American Teens Parent don’t normally seek out help especially for Mental Illiness.
Thanks for the information. I think a lot of parents aren’t aware of how prevalent depression is among teens
Yikes, this is so scary! My kids are still little so I have some time to buy to really get to understanding teenagers and meeting their needs to ensure that they have all the resources to remain mentally and physically happy. Thank you for the enlightenment.
Being a teenager is such an awkward and difficult time in life. Today children seem to have massive amounts of pressure between doing well in school and social media. I am not surprised that 10% of teenagers are depressed. It is also very hard to articulate many feelings as an adolescence.