Depression in Teenagers
The extent of the problem: Research reveals that 3% of Australians aged between 3 and 16 years have a depressive disorder each year. Major depression affects an estimated 8% of Australian teenagers, with about 60% experiencing suicidal ideas and up to 35% making a suicide attempt. The distressing problem of suicide is the second most common cause of death in this age group. Females attempt suicide about 14 times more than males, but males complete...
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