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Depression is common in adolescence. If it lasts more than a few days, you should encourage them to see a specialist for help. Depressed adolescents are at great risk for suicide, and may show no warning symptoms.

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Why Australian teen commit suicide?

Because of depression when you are at the age of a teen they often get depressed about school, work, and relationships


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Of course it can! High School is hard enough, but if the teen has depression, that can make things A LOT worse, and it is not fun.


Where can help be found for a depressed teen?

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Is it considered abuse for a parent to ignore their teens anxiety depression and pleas for help to the point of the teen not being able to function in school or life in general?

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How to help a teen suffering from depression?

If you want to know everything about teens suffer from depression (and how to help them) try reading this article which you can view at here (http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm)


Can you be suffering from teen depression when your not even a teen or adult or an olf fart?

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How can I get a teen mentor?

you can ask peers at school to help you. or you could ask the guidance counselor; usually they will have some good recommendations of teen help.


What symptoms should appear when someone has teen depression?

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What is a teen advisor?

A teen adviser is a person who most likely is to be at a school, who advises a student who needs help about their body or their social life.


How does depression affect teens?

Depression in teens can get very serious. I remember when I had depression, it got as far as suicide pacts. If you know a teen that has depression, call a doctor and have them tested. Don't be afraid to get the teen mad because in the end, he/she will be very happy.