Aniya Moss

English
1/09/15
The national institute of mental health estimates that approximately
11 percent of adolescents have a depressive disorder by age 18. Mental
illness affects children and teens homelife, social life and could lead to
suicide. About one in five teens will experience depression at some point.
Experiencing considerable stress, trauma, facing a significant loss or a family
history of mood disorders increases a young persons risk.
Mental illness affects teens homelife by difficulty with relationships,
Poor communication and increased irritability. Children and teens will often
express depression differently than adults I got this information from the
National Alliance on Mental Illness. Depression symptoms interfere with a
young persons success at home and school. It decreases teens interest in
activities and a major change in eating and sleeping.
Mental illness can also affect teens social life with social isolation, poor
concentration, and absences at school. The number of boys and girls affected
by depression are almost equal When children are experiencing an episode
they may struggle at school, have impaired relationships with their friends
and family, internalize their feelings and even have an increased risk for
suicide. I got this information from the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Suicide thoughts are a concern for young adults with depression I got
this information from National Alliance on Mental illness. Suicide is the thirdleading cause of death among children age 15 to 19.If your teen is having
suicide thoughts get help right away. Depressed teens may become

aggressive, abuse drugs or alcohol, do poorly in school or run away. But all
this can be managed with medicine and therapy.
Approximately 11 percent of adolescents have a depressive disorder by age
18.Mental illness affects teens homelife, social life and could lead to suicide.
Medications can be an effective treatment option for child and adolescent
depression. How long a young person needs to be treatment is determined by
the improvement and severity of symptoms. It is important to have regular
care assessments and follow ups.