Some Statistics

Hello, Darlings! Kim Here. Here Are Some Statistics of Teen Depression From http://www.teendepression.org/related/teen-suicide-statistics/

90 percent of people who attempt or commit suicide suffer from a mental illness, such as:

• Depression, which causes a teen to feel sad, lonely, withdrawn, and unable to accomplish simple tasks.
• Bipolar disorder, where a teen alternates between periods of depression and mania, characterized by exuberance, insomnia, irritability, and inability to concentrate.
• Schizophrenia, a complicated condition where a teen has hallucinations or distorted perceptions of reality.
• Alcoholism or drug addiction, especially when combined with another mental health disorder; 20 to 50 percent of suicide attempts are related to drug or alcohol use.