Editorial

The emotions of teens are very complex things. Teenage depression is

on the raise and I think that it might be controlled or it could decrease if

we just had more people could find away to help teens in need. Teenage

depression isn’t just bad moods. Depression is a serious problem that

impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Left untreated, teen depression can

lead to problems at home and school, drug abuse, self-loathing even

irreversible tragedy such as homicidal violence or suicide. Fortunately,

teenage depression can be treated, and as a concerned parent, teacher,

or friend, there are many things you can do to help. You can start by

learning the symptoms of depression and expressing concern when you

spot warning signs. Talking about the problem and offering support can

go a long way toward getting your teenager back on track.

I think that school should be more involved with us teen and our

emotions because there is not that many other places that we can go.

Plus we have to go to school five days a week. Schools can play a very

big part in the help with teenage emotion. At a school they can organize

different activities and programs for teen to that will help us control our

emotions in a healthy way. School can also help greatly with sorting out

peoples problem and also I thing that there should a lot more

counselors for schools. Maybe even one for ever student to have.

I also believe that not only schools but parents should also get involved

in helping there own child. Also a parent or close family member knows

that teen the best and he or she might be more willing to take help from

them. Even friends need to take the steps to help a friend that might be

sadder or they are angry a lot. I think that you should help as a friend in

any way. Especially if they’re suicidal and they didn’t want u to tell a

counselor. Its better have a friend that’s mad at you then one that dies.

Overall I think that we need to make more of an effort to helping our

teens out with the emotional problems that we go through as teenagers.