Real Life Teens - Teen Depression VHS

Depression can be a devastating condition for young people. It can interfere with school, social life, family life and virtually every aspect of a young person’s life. Unfortunately, teen depression is common and can often be dangerous and debilitating. In Real Life Teens: Teen Depression, young people learn about the real risks of teen depression, how to identify depression and why depression interferes with a young person’s life. They learn about self-medication and the dangers of trying to solve chemical imbalances themselves along with the warning signs of depression and why it is important to seek help. Teen Depression also covers the tragedy of teen suicide and what to do if you or a friend needs help. This is real advice for a dangerous and wide-spread condition among today’s young people.

Subjects covered include:

Defining depression.
The warning signs of depression.
Identifying the roots of depression.
Depression and home life.
Self-medication.
Self-destructive choices.
Getting help.
Teen suicide.