Gian Christian E. Bagacina HUMSS 11-C. TOPIC: Depression in youth AUDIENCE: Youth,Teenagers AGE BRACKET:13-24 GENDER: Female. Male,LGBTQIA+ PURPOSE: To remind the youth that depression is not easy DEPRESSION IN YOUTH Depression is very common in this generation, particularly among adolescents. Despite the fact that depression is a common mental ilness, many People are unaware of its rue nature, including its meaning, symptoms, impact on a person's life, and treatment options, People frequently confuse sadness with depression.When they are sad, they usually say they are "depressed." Is there a distinction between sadness and depression? Sadness and depression share some characteristics but are not the same thing. So, how do we tell the difference between sadness and depression? "Sadness is a natural human emotion that everyone experiences on occasion,” says Johnny Williamson, MD, medical director at Timberline Knolls. itis frequently associated with a difficult fe event such as the death of a loved one, a breakup, or other painful event that results in an unfavorable outcome" Sadness can also be relieved by venting, crying, exercising, or other methods of emotion release. It eventually fades and then resolves. If your sadness does not fade or if it lasts for an extended period of time, you should seek help from a mental health professional because depression is a possibilty.” According fo the American Psychiatric Association, depression is a common and serious medical ilness that has a negative impact on how you feel, think, and act. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities. can cause a variety of emotional and physical issues, as well as a reduction in a person's ability to function at work and at home. Fortunately, itis also treatable. Depression symptoms can range from mild to severe. The most common symptoms are sadness or a depressed mood, difficulty sleeping or sleeping excessively, and suicidal or suicidal ideation. According to research, depression affects approximately one in every fifteen adults each year. And one in every six people will experience depression al some point in their ives. Depression can strike ot any age, but it usually appearsin the late teens to mid-20s. Women are more likelythan men to suffer from depression. According to some studies, one-third of women willexperience amajor depressive episode in theirlifelime.Allhoughwomen are three. times more likely than men to develop depresson, men are five times more ely than women to commitsuicide when depressed. Most people believe that this is because women have a less appealing social role and their hormones make them more susceptible fo depression, whereas men are more likely to keep their emotions botiled Up inside of them due to their role in society and the fact that they do not have society's permission to express their feelings openly. Every human being is susceptible to depression. Depression can affect people of any age, but teenagers are the most commonly reported to be affected by the disease, Peer pressure and changes in their lives, such as puberly, are most likely to blame. As we grow older, we undergo physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual transformations. When a person enters adolescence or puberty, there are visible changes, particularly in their physical appearance. Some teenagers are completely dissatisfied with their physical appearance. This can lead to a lack of confidence in heir abilities and low self-esteem. Eventually, this maybe a contributing factor to adolescent depression. REFERENCES: https://www scribd.com/document/470006282/Depression-Speech