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some perfectly healthy teens think it is cool to have depression.

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teenagers often does not know they have depression until they become an adult.

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teenagers with depression grow up to learn to be more compassionate.

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teenagers are afraid to ask for professional help.

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how does society react to a teenager asking for help with mental health?

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is teens depression just a joke for attention?

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how often does an adult sit down and talk with a teenager?

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depression is common among teens who going through a great change both mind and body.

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depression can be life threatening!

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"According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), for youth between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death."
https://americanspcc.org/teen-suicide-facts/

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"Each day in our nation, there are an average of over 5,400 suicide attempts by young people grades 7-12."

https://americanspcc.org/teen-suicide-facts/

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"Some people describe it as “living in a black hole” or having a feeling of impending doom. They can’t escape their unhappiness and despair. However, some people with depression don’t feel sad at all. Instead, they feel lifeless and empty. In this apathetic state, they are unable to experience pleasure. Even when participating in activities they used to enjoy, they feel as if they’re just going through the motions. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person, and they may wax and wane in severity over time."
https://www.ineedalighthouse.org/depression-suicide/teen-depression/

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"Moodiness is common and, unfortunately, so is the step beyond moodiness known as depression. It can take the form of persistent sadness, irritability, apathy and withdrawal. It can be accompanied by changes in sleep and appetite; trouble with attention, concentration and self-esteem are often seen. It is time to worry when a depressed mood persists and interferes with home life, relationships and academics."
https://www.hometownlife.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/09/06/take-signs-teen-depression-seriously/105294386/

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"A number of issues can create a vulnerability to depression during adolescence. Three possibilities are: a very unhappy childhood; a family history of depressive illness; or a major loss. Sadly, it is not as uncommon as you may think for teens to develop suicide issues."
https://www.hometownlife.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/09/06/take-signs-teen-depression-seriously/105294386/

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" The signs of teenage depression include mood changes, like persistent sadness or irritability, and changes in level of functioning, such as school failure. They also include withdrawal from friends and family, a loss of interest in activities that had been important, and changes in eating and sleeping patterns, as well as some pretty nonspecific signs like lack of energy, trouble concentrating and unexplained aches and pains."

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/13/well/family/teenagers-depression.html?register=google

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"adults will often withdraw from those around them and become more isolated. However teens, while withdrawing to a degree from the adults in their lives, will often continue to associate with their close friends."

https://lindnercenterofhope.org/blog/adolescent-depression-different-from-depression-in-adults/

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"Depression can affect the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight infection. Some vaccinations, such as the shingles vaccine, may even be less effective in older adults  with depression."
https://www.webmd.com/depression/how-depression-affects-your-body#1

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"Depression increases your risk of a number of diseases and other conditions by, for example, increasing levels of stress hormones such as cortisol or adrenaline."
https://www.webmd.com/depression/how-depression-affects-your-body#1