Speaking of Teens
#51: The Adolescent Depression Crisis – Myths, Truths, Signs, and Symptoms
This episode discusses depression and suicide – listen with care. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources.
Teens’ mental health has been in decline for years. The pandemic was then responsible for pushing the statistics into oblivion. The fact that teens and tweens in the US are experiencing records rates of depression and suicidality should put all of us on alert. This isn’t just a crisis for the teens themselves – it’s a familial and a societal crisis. We should all be concerned about an entire generation of young people in pain.
So, join me this week for the first episode in what will become a series of episodes on adolescent depression. I’ll start this week with the basics - the myths, truths, signs and symptoms of adolescent depression. This information could save your child or another teenager in your sphere from misery and despair or worse. Equip yourself and become a valuable asset in the fight against the rising numbers of depressed and suicidal teens.
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Sources, Resources, and Mentions:
2011 - 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey
FDA's Black Box Warning (the back story)
Black Box Warning (warning unwarranted)
Black Box Warning (warning warranted)
American Psychological Association Guidelines
Mayo Clinic on Teen Depression