Parental Pressure = Teen Depression

By: Kirsten Motz

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

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

Could Lead To…

• Problems at school

• Running away• Substance abuse• Low self-esteem• Eating disorders• Internet addiction• Self-injury

• Reckless behavior• Violence• Suicide

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)

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

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.

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

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