Teenage Depression & Suicide

This informative series empowers teenagers to make responsible decisions by providing them with honest and realistic information and an accessible scientific foundation upon which to base them. Students get an in-depth look at the most prominent drugs and teen health issues of the day, as well as an understanding of the history of the drugs that currently populate the nation's landscape. Cutting-edge graphics and animations illustrate the immediate physiological effects of abuse, and a sharp mix of expert interviews and first-person testimonies shed light on the long-term psychological effects, as well as the social and legal consequences of drug use.

Being a teenager is a huge challenge, and while it's normal for teenagers to feel sad or stressed, there can be times in a teen's life when sadness engulfs them. While depression is a normal human emotion, when feelings of depression persist for a lengthy period and interfere with a person's ability to function, it becomes a mental health issue. In "Teenage Depression & Suicide," students will get the lowdown on the causes, symptoms and treatments available for those suffering from depression, outfitting students with the necessary tools to deal with both friends and themselves.