Youth Depression:
A Problem Affecting Millions of Teens Across the World
Depression: Symptoms & Definition
Definition: feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
Symptoms: sadness, weight gain or loss, no sleep, and anxious
Statistics & Treatment Options:
Stats: Over 10% of American teens have had a depressive episode in the past year.
2.6 million children suffer from depression at least once a year. The majority of this group was females around the age of 17.
Treatment Options: Most cases can be treatment with psychotherapy. Sometimes, if this doesn't help, they will take antidepressant medicine.
Local Depression Centers:
South Lake Pediatrics (Charlotte, NC 28216) 704-801-2025
The Village Behavioral Health (Charlotte, NC 28269) 844-247-0087
Depression Treatment at Rebound (Charlotte, NC 28277) 866-317-2416