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teen depression and suicide: causes, symptoms, and treatments

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(cause) Victims of ___ endure shameful, repeated attacks and humiliation that can be physical, verbal, relational, or include the internet.
(cause) ___ and alcohol are readily available but deadly escapes for teens which can cause or contribute to lifelong depression, addiction, and even suicide.
(treatment) During extreme bouts of depression or anxiety, it's imperative that a teen have a safe adult to whom he/she can turn, whether it's a ___ member, like mom or dad, a teacher, or a counselor.
(treatment) ___ releases endorphins into your body which feel good, as they’re natural anti-depressants - Yoga and swimming are excellent examples.
(treatment) Many teens with depression suffer from a diet lacking in good ___. People with mental disorders are commonly deficient in omega–3 fatty acids, B vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
(cause) Depression can be acute and occasional, or it could be chronic or cyclical in your life. It can be caused by emotional trauma, chemical or ___ imbalances, consistent stress, bullying, abuse, or loss.
(symptom) An inability to comprehend consequences, due to unbalanced neurological changes, can lead many teens to involve themselves in ___ ___ that may include anything from running away to unprotected sex to drug use, all of which can trigger depression.
(treatment) Stop for a few moments every day to practice ___ by being aware of your state of emotions. Get in touch with how you feel. In that moment, tap into this truth: the past doesn’t exist, the future doesn’t exist either. The only moment that is real is this moment right now. And in this moment, you are perfect.
(symptom) ___-___ is a common symptom of teen depression that may include cutting, hair pulling, and nail biting.
(treatment) Don't bottle up your emotions! It’s OK to be angry or sad or excited! But many teens need to find healthy ___ for their anger, or other strong emotions, perhaps by listening to music, working out, drawing, writing, or even having a good, long cry on a friend's shoulder.
(treatment) ___ is healthy and gives us Vitamin D, which helps with mood regulation and immunity in depressed teens and adults.
(symptom) Chronic ___ is a mental disorder that affects your emotions and your thoughts. You'll often have fears or worries, and develop a type of negative thinking, which leads to depression.
(treatment) ___ other people who are going through similar sad emotions and experiences, or who simply need assistance or a friendly ear, can often make a depressed teen feel better about him/herself.
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(cause) Some depression is grief, the result of a ___ due to a death of a loved one, the end of a romantic relationship, the absence of a parent after divorce, moving away from friends, or some other significant deprivation or change.
(cause) Many depressed teens suffer physical, mental, emotional ___ at the hands of predators, bullies, peers, or even family members.
(symptom) Depressed teens with repressed anger may often be uncooperative, oppositional, and even ___ with loved ones and people in authority, like teachers and the police.
(treatment) Antidepressant ___ are often an effective way to treat depression and anxiety in children and teenagers, although they must be monitored carefully, as there can be side effects.
(symptom) Many depressed teens choose ___ as a way to escape stress in their lives, refusing to leave their rooms, dropping friends, and not involving themselves in family or extra-curricular activities.
(cause) Overwhelming pressures due to home, school, emotions, peers, expectations, and culture, and media puts overwhelming ___ on today's teenagers.
(symptom) ___is the second leading cause of death for teenagers in Wisconsin.
(treatment) Counseling and other forms of ___ allow a depressed teen to talk about problems, to identify triggers, to modify behaviors, to change negative thought patterns, and to practice mindfulness.