Despite this increased suicide rate, depression in this age group is greatly under-diagnosed and leads to serious difficulties in school, work and personal adjustment that may often continue into adulthood. ... Many physicians tend to think of depression as an illness of adulthood. ... In actuality, 7-14% of children will experience an episode of major depression before the age of 15. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Later, in Cholly's adolescent years, Cholly experienced a type of sexual abuse, which then led to his unpleasant adulthood. ... In less than a year, Pecola's sanity becomes more and more fragile until her mind breaks from all the painful experiences life bestowed upon her. ...

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Many people with dysthymia also experience major depressive episodes at some time in their lives. ... Women experience depression about twice as often as men.1 Many hormonal factors may contribute to the increased rate of depression in women-particularly such factors as menstrual cycle changes, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum period, pre-menopause, and menopause. ...

• Word Count: 2573
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