1. Lifelong Battle
- Author
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Hurst, Marianne D.
- Abstract
It is estimated that nearly 19 million adults in the United States suffer from depression. While research on the number of school-age children with depression varies, most experts agree that between 5 percent and 11 percent of 6- to 17-year-olds are living with the problem every day. Depression is characterized by a number of symptoms, including persistent sadness, irritability, loss of appetite, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness, lack of concentration, and poor sleeping patterns. There can be other symptoms too, which are harder to pinpoint and often manifest themselves differently depending on age and environment. In this article, the author discusses issues relating to teenagers and children afflicted with depression.
- Published
- 2004