Speak up. Someone cares. Part2
Signs of Depression:
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Frequent vague, non-specific physical complaints
such as headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches or tiredness
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Frequent absences from school or poor performance
in school
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Talk of or efforts to run away from home
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Outbursts of shouting, complaining, unexplained
irritability, or crying
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Being bored
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Lack of interest in playing with friends
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Alcohol or substance abuse
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Social isolation, poor communication
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Fear of death
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Extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure
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Increased irritability, anger, or hostility
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Reckless behavior
Difficulty with relationships
Suicide is the leading cause of teenage deaths and more teenagers die
from it than cancer or any other serious disease. Every year suicide is planned
by over 2millions high students in the U.S. and 400 thousand of them attempt it
and need medical attention. These attempts are mainly made by gays, bisexuals,
and transgenders.
The rates of teen suicide are shown to have increased because of teen
suicide coverage by the media. Whites at 31% are shown to receive the most
treatment for suicidal cases, while blacks show only 22% and Hispanics show
only 14%. Some say it’s a racial issue that whites get the most help out of all
the other races, but others say its because they get the most attention from there
families. I say it all depends on how busy and loving your parents are,
they show you the most attention. If they noticed things different about you,
then they do their all to get you the help you need.
http://www.educationupdate.com/archives/2002/oct02/issue/speced-factsonteen.htm
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