Hello. Today I will introduce you to a topic that many are worried about in today's generation. The theme is adolescent depression. Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in the country and is on the rise as one of the most serious health problems we face. The irony is that it is also one of the most treatable disorders, through psychotherapy and/or medications. Yet barely a third of people who suffer from depression or seek help receive a correct diagnosis. Today I will present to you some reasoning behind teenage depression such as genetics, gender and bullying. I hope you like it. First, it is estimated that approximately 10-15% of children/adolescents are depressed at any given time. Research indicates that one in four adolescents will have an episode of major depression during high school, with an average age of onset of 14! During childhood, boys may have a higher rate of...