By John Thurman M.DIv, M.A.,
How to Know if Your Child is Depressed or Suicidal
A recent Pew Research study has shown that 76% of parents are concerned about their children’s mental health, particularly depression, and anxiety. This is a worrying figure, as it indicates that many parents are unaware of the signs and symptoms of depression in their children. Parents need to understand how to recognize if their child is depressed or suicidal so that they can get the help they need.
In mid-February, numerous news outlets reported an alarming number of teens are feeling depressed and suicidal, and teen girls are at the highest risk.
According to a CDC Report reported by FOX News, released earlier this year:
Fifty-seven percent of high school females reported feeling sadness or hopelessness in 2021, a 58 percent increase from 36 percent in 2011.
Thirty percent of females seriously considered attempting suicide in 2021, an almost 60 percent increase from 19 percent in 2011.
Twenty-four percent of females made a suicide plan in 2021, a 60 percent increase from 15 percent in 2011.
Is It Teen Moodiness or Depression & How to Know if Your Teen is Depressed or SUicidal
Recently I wrote two articles for Focus on the Family Parenting titled How to Know if Your Child is Depressed or Suicidal and The Difference Between Teen Moodiness and Depression. In these articles, we will discuss how to know if your child is depressed or suicidal and what steps you can take to help them cope with these issues.
Here is the link to How to Know if Your Child is Depressed or Suicidal.
The link to The Difference Between Teen Moodiness and Depression.
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