Teen Depression Outline

Thesis: Teen depression is a very serious issue by understanding the symptoms and warning signs, we can better understand how to treat this illness.

I.People don't know that teen depression is life threatening.

More than 17 million americans have depression.(Wolff 6). 1.”one gruesome fact is half of the teenagers that don't get treated for their depression may attempt suicide and it's the third leading cause of death in this age group.”(Bostic 1) (Michael 1) 2.”Roughly one out of twelve teens suffers significant depression before the age of 18.”(Bostic 1) (Michael 1)

3.”surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical depression according to statistics from mental health america”.(Mental

III.There are many ways to treat and prevent this mental disorder. (Wolff 56,7)

A.”Depression is considered one of the most treatable disease of the mind. (Diagnosed treatments)(Wolff 56,7)

1.There are many kinds of different treatments available to people today.(wolff 56,7)

2.Cognitive behavioral therapy with antidepressant. (Mental health weekly digest editors 2)

B.Diagnosing this problem and recognizing that it is a real problem. (“Diagnoses and treatments”) (Pereira 643) (Egan 643).

1.Good sleeping and good eating habits can improve mood.(Bostic 1) (Michael 1)

2.Treating depression can help stop many other problems from later occurring. (American Academy of child and adolescent psychiatrists 2)

Conclusion: Depression can be mistaken for someone just faking it, there is scientific evidence that proves them wrong. Although you might be hopeless there is a light at the end of the

1.”one gruesome fact is half of the teenagers that don't get treated for their depression may attempt suicide and it's the third leading cause of death in this age group.”(Bostic 1) (Michael 1) 2.”Roughly one out of twelve teens suffers significant depression before the age of 18.”(Bostic 1) (Michael 1)

3.”surveys indicate that as many as one in five teens suffers from clinical depression according to statistics from mental health america”.(Mental health weekly digest editors 1)

B.Many people don't understand that depression is life threatening and can cause potential problems later.(American Academy of child and adolescent psychiatry's 2)

1.depression for teens can have many risks like suicide or self harm.(American Academy of child and adolescent psychiatry)

2.depression for teens is life threatening because it can lead to substance or drug abuse. (pereira 643) (Egan 643)

II.There are many signs and symptoms that come with this disease.

A.There are many signs and symptoms that come with this disease.(Wolff 10,8)

1.Depression affects your energy,sleep,and appetite.(Bostic 1) (Michael