When a parent dies, it’s always painful for a child. And a parent’s death by suicide—especially, research shows, a mother’s suicide—has an even more painful and potentially disturbing effect
Depression, Anxiety, Suicide Increase In Teens and Young Adults, Study Finds
by PGM Production | Mar 14, 2019 | Anxiety, Depression, Suicide, Teen Support
More American teens and young adults appear to be struggling with mental health issues, and experts believe a number of cultural trends may help explain why. A new study found the percentage of teens and young adults with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues has increased sharply over the past decade.
Teenage Depression and Suicide Are Way Up — and So Is Smartphone Use
by PGM Production | Nov 19, 2017 | Depression, Mental Wellness, Suicide
In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of U.S. teens who felt useless and joyless — classic symptoms of depression — surged 33 percent in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent. Even more troubling, the number of 13-to-18-year-olds who committed suicide jumped 31 percent.