Posts Tagged as "Depression"

“You Are Beautiful”— A Teen’s Long Recovery from Eating Disorder

Nov. 22, 2019 / By
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A Long Beach youth describes their struggles with an eating disorder and their road to recovery.

Sorry, Dad, But No Golden Robe This Graduation

Mar. 12, 2019 / By
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The pressure to meet society’s expectations is a lifelong struggle.

For Students, Summer’s Internet Isolation can Cause Anxiety in the Fall

Sep. 11, 2018 / By
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At school, people I enjoy spending time with began hugging me and trying to catch up through casual conversation. I couldn’t breathe and got a really bad headache from all the commotion.

I Against Me: The Paradox of Creativity and Mental Illness

Jun. 16, 2017 / By
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Creativity was this youth’s lifelong outlet for depression -- until it affected that too.

Is Social Media Bringing Young People Down?

May. 26, 2016 / By
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A link between social media and mental health problems has been emerging more and more. In this audio slideshow, a youth discusses her mental distress with social media as experts chime in.

What It’s Like To Navigate College When You’re Depressed

Jan. 7, 2015 / By
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Over 70 percent of college students admit to having a mental health crisis while in college. Over 30 percent of students did not report their crisis to another person at their college.

Feeling Depressed? Animal-Assisted Therapy Could Help

Dec. 28, 2014 / By
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According to the National Center for Health Research, 71 million U.S. households have a pet, and studies have shown that people that have a pet are less likely to be depressed than people who don’t.

Youth Breaking The Silence On Depression

Nov. 21, 2014 / By and
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About 11 percent of adolescents have a depressive disorder by age 18. VoiceWaves interviewed several young people regarding their own experiences with depression.

“You Are Not Alone: Dealing With Depression”

Nov. 14, 2014 / By
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Reminding us how a little help goes a long way.

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Masculinity & Depression: Why Men Won’t Come Forward

Nov. 12, 2014 / By
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Depression remains largely under-diagnosed in the male population. While men are diagnosed at lower rates than women, men commit suicide at rates that are 4 to 18 times higher than women, depending on the age group.

With Youth Depression, Young People Often the ‘First Responders’

Jun. 12, 2014 / By
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LAFAYETTE, Calif. — High school sophomore Kelly Morimoto says when her friend first came to her to talk about his depression she was “shocked.”..

Vietnamese Elders Struggle With Depression Years After War

Jan. 19, 2012 / By
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Vien Dong/New America Media, News Report, Vanessa White, Posted: Jan 18, 2012

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif.—Lan..