Depression

Depression has always been an issue in the teen world. For some teens, they may feel as if everything in their lives is falling apart, and although many do not take depression seriously, this is a major problem.

Depression is often linked to suicide, which is the second leading cause of deaths for teens in Canada. Unfortunately, suicide and suicide attempts have increased by 300% in the last thirty years. These teenagers need to be dealt with in a matter that doesn’t resort to death. Although the “teen years” are known to be the best years of one’s life, for some it can be confusing, stressful, and dismal, but this can be changed with the help of professionals and the support of friends and family. In most cases of suicides, the person committing the dreadful act doesn’t actually want to die, which turns out to be attempted suicide. These attempts are a cry for help, but in an extreme manner.

Today in order to help teens in distress, hotlines through internet, phone, etc, have been created in order to support adolescents in their time of need. Suicide can be avoided if those around someone in depression make sure that they get the help they need. Today, professionals on the matter have come out with warning signs, and steps to take so that such an act isn’t committed.

People need to start taking this problem seriously and realize that it is real and continuously getting worse. If you know someone in a depression, you should take the necessary steps to ensure their well-being, and if you are in a depression yourself, talk to someone about it and don’t give up, there are always solutions.

Shawn Lefebvre