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Teen Depression ...it is among us, seeking help? Chalea Evans Many teens throughout their adolescent years experience some form of it from time to time. With some the problem is much greater, to the point of becoming dangerous to themselves and others. "It's (depression) not given enough exposure" says Dan Malone, teacher, "we see more depression right now.(holidays)" Many teens dealing with deaths, divorces and other family disturbances (even the lack thereof) never even seek help that others can recognize. "In the words of Hemmingway, they're looking for the driest, most well lit place they have." Teachers have one in-service day a year dealing with some problem to teens, drug abuse, mental or physical abuse, "it's not the most hush-hush topic, but it's at least hush." The signs are not commonly presented to staff, but they are pretty easy to spot: * Poor school performance * Withdrawal from friends and activities * Sadness and hopelessness...

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