It probably comes as no surprise that depressive disorders among teens are on the rise. Research shows that between 2009 and 2017, rates of depression by kids ages 14 to 17 increased by more than 60%. Suicide is the second leading cause of death between the ages of 10 and 24. And yet, depression among teens is largely misunderstood. This talk helps parents learn to identify the symptoms of depression in teens, understand how to help at home, and when and what kind of help to seek when teens struggle.
