Title: Teenage Depression Rates Rising | Newport Academy
Headings: New Study Shows Teenage Depression Rates Rising
New Study Shows Teenage Depression Rates Rising
Major Depression Study
An Epidemic of Teen Depression
The Link Between Depression and Other Health Conditions
What Is Major Depression?
What Causes Teen Depression?
Treating Teen Depression with a Holistic Approach
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Content: However, today’s teens also face issues that were unknown to past generations. Social media is a primary source of anxiety and pressure for adolescents. Teens become depressed when they compare their lives unfavorably to the people they follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Moreover, scientists have found correlations between teen smartphone use and depression. Excessive use of technology damages relationships, education, and extracurricular activities. Many teens experience some degree of academic pressure. In addition, an uncertain economy and tough competition for college and graduate school make that pressure worse. Teens typically experience their first romantic relationships in high school or college. While this is an essential part of teen development, teen relationships can also be emotionally challenging. Today’s teens have fewer coping skills.