Depression: A Fact Sheet for Parents [pic]
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|What is Depression |Depression is a set of feelings of sadness, loss of pleasure, |
| |helplessness, and helplessness that persists over time, for at |
| |least 2 weeks |
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| |Depression can be associated with alcohol and other drug abuse |
| |and can lead to school failure as well as suicide attempts |
|Who is Depressed |Depression is more common among females than males. However it |
| |occurs in people of all ages, races, income levels, and educated |
| |levels |
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| |Depression occurs as often in teens as it does in adults. It is |
| |estimated that one in eight teens is depressed |
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