Teenage depression
Teenage depression is becoming very common in the United States, it’s a rising epidemic. Researchers believe that depression is caused by stress and everyday problems in school, life, family, friends, and relationships. Depression is a serious illness that affects your thoughts, your feelings, your behavior, and your overall health. Low self-esteem is one of the common causes of teen depression. If you have problems at home with parents or a step-parent, or if you live in a home with lots of fighting and conflicts, you’re also at a higher risk for depression.