Teen Depression

Isat across from my therapist, uncertain what to expect. As an anxious seventh grader, I did not understand this at the time, but I soon learned that everything I had been feeling was connected to one word: depression. This was just the start of my treatment, and little did I know that it would follow me into high school. There has been increasing concern over rising rates in depression and suicidal feelings, particularly among teens. Even before the advent of COVID, the CDC has been researching and studying this phenomenon. Despite earning good grades and keeping a schedule full of extracurriculars and social activities, teenagers are up against the same psychological and emotional battles as any adult. This struggle is far more difficult for teenagers who have depression.