A few weeks ago, I was browsing the internet, and I came...

A few weeks ago, I was browsing the internet, and I came across a girl claiming herself a victim of depression. And I recall thinking, youre 14, you have friends, family, you have more than enough clothes, food, basic necessities-what is there to be depressed about in your life? But the more I research and explore into depression, the more I realize what a misinterpreted concept it is to the public world- so today, I will be talking about the less publicized about aspects of teenage depression and what a deadly disease it is. When people think about depression, immediately they connect it to a bunch of priviledged, superficial, shallow teens who drown themselves in their own sadness, and people label this a first world problem- and†¦show more content†¦Depression is a debilitating illness that will suck out any source of positivity in your life, and negatively affect you both physically and mentally. Depression can lead to lack of concentration, appetite, motivation, and a lot more. It can also weaken your immune system, making you more prone to sickness. Depression isnt just sadness. And depression isnt a mere emotion, either. Depression is a real illness. And if our world continues to ignore this rapidly growing problem that effects so much of our younger population, then should the individuals who suffer every day from depression speak up and call for much needed help- only to be met with strange looks, peculiar whispers and judgmental peers? Is this what we want our society to become, a world where were not supposed to talk about our insecurities and weaknesses in which everyone as humans possess, only to be judged and scoffed at if we do? We are constantly reminded of how vulnerable our physical health is, whilst ignoring our mental health. We take numerous medicines and pills to cure our physical diseases. Were not afraid to tell our parents or tell our friends about the physical weaknesses were suffering from. We dont draw back, we dont hesitate, were not ashamed-because we know its normal. So why not our mental health? Depression is curable. Statistics show that 80% of the individuals that seek help for depressionShow MoreRelatedStephen P. Robbins Timothy A. Judge (2011) Organizational Behaviour 15th Edition New Jersey: Prentice Hall393164 Words   |  1573 Pagestrademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in initial caps or all caps. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Robbins, Stephen P. Organizational behavior / Stephen P. Robbins, Timothy A. Judge. — 15th ed. p. cm. Includes indexes. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-283487-2 ISBN-10: 0-13-283487-1 1. Organizational behavior. I. Judge, Tim. II. Title. HD58.7.R62 2012 658.3—dc23 2011038674 10 9 8 7 6Read MoreLibrary Management204752 Words   |  820 Pagesinformation science text series) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978–1–59158–408–7 (alk. paper) ISBN 978–1–59158–406–3 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Library administration—United States. 2. Information services— United States—Management. I. Moran, Barbara B. II. Title. Z678.S799 2007 025.1—dc22 2007007922 British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data is available. Copyright  © 2007 by Robert D. Stueart and Barbara B. Moran All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced