Nov 20, 2019
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), 13.3% of adolescents aged 12 to 17 had “at least one major depressive episode” in 2017. That equates to 3.2 million American teens. What’s more, 70.77% of depression sufferers experienced at least one instance of “severe impairment” that interfered with life.
What are some of the common signs or symptoms of depression?
What can parents do if they think their teens are struggling with depression? Here are 15 suggestions to consider: