Adolescent Depression, Suicide and Sexual Activity
In this paper we will explore the links between adolescent Depression, suicide and sexual activity. For some time, it has been acknowledged that Depression has reached an almost epidemic scale among teenagers. The causes for depression are wide multifaceted. Recent studies have shown that sexual activity by teenagers leads to depression more often than not. One would think that sexual activity may be a cure for depression for teenagers, but this could not be further from the truth. In fact, sexual activity not only leads to depression, but may also lead to suicide. On top of this danger of suicide, there is the danger of STDs, which teenagers are less like to protect themselves from. Let us first look at what depression is and how it manifests in teenagers.
