Today in Health Class I learned that depression has risen by 63% since 2014. 47% of teenage boys have depression, and 65% of teenage girls have depression. A lot of signs for depression are subtle, and a lot of people miss them or mistake them for being temporary sadness. Loss of energy and low tempers are just some of the many signs of depression. Some causes for depression are: Abuse, Conflict, and Death / Loss. Abuse can really mess people up mentally and physically, and changes them for life. Conflict, a lot of the time with a loved one or family member, also emotionally affects people. Death or Loss can both mentally and physically affect people, often with them becoming suicidal if left alone.

P-ositivity

O-wn your problems and get help

W-eed out the negative energy in your life

E-xplain to your problems to someone you trust

R-emember you aren’t alone.

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton