Keyana Perron Perron 1Mr. PharandEAE1D16 May 2014Research has shown that depression is experienced by people of different cities and nationalities in this world. This specific despondency is a seemingly lifelong struggle that teenagers experience in their younger years. In my essay I will explain how adolescents can be exposed to the disease and how we can improve their state of depression. First of all, depression is misunderstood by myriad people around the world. Typically, adolescents describe this illness as "living in a black hole" or a feeling of "impending doom" (www.helpguide.org). When young adults are depressed, they have difficulty enjoying hobbies and interests as they once did. For example, a young person who swims competitively would perhaps lose interest and prefer not to participate in the activity anymore. Depression can cause a teen to feel hopeless and helpless, as if they can't do anything ...