On November 14, scientists of John Hopkins University reported that the number of teens battling with depression these days is skyrocketing. Another bad thing linked to it is that they are not getting the proper treatment they need for their case.
In an article published by NBC, what is more bothersome than the fact that depression is rising in teens is that doctors seem to not do something about it because they are scared. This is often the main reason why teenagers commit suicide.
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Researchers were reportedly looking for other reasons why teen depression went from 8.7 percent back in 2005 to 11.3 percent two years ago. Dr. Ramin Mojtabai also said that teenagers in their early puberty stage are the ones who are more affected by this phenomena than young adults. Scientists who participated in this study used over 170,000 teenagers and about 180,000 adults from 18 to 25 for data of this findings.
Depression in teenagers is disturbing that 1 in 11 teens and young adults experience an episode with anxiety. This number doesn't stop there as it continues to grow since 2005 to 2014. It is interesting that the most affected individuals are girls and one of its reasons is cyberbullying. Girls are more prone to being depressed than boys in this department.
Apparently, now that texting and smartphones are also involved, statistics show that girls are most likely using it, which makes them even more exposed to bullying. Hence, another reason why they get emotional and easily depressed.
Time also reported this ongoing issue stating that teens affected by it are not even related to substance abuse. Meanwhile, iIt is advised that parents monitor the use of technology with their teenagers, especially if they are their daughters. The Internet plays a major role to teen depression, which is why awareness is the key.
