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Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression

The question is asked, "Why are some African American children giving up on life?" Why are they failing and dropping out of school before they reach 10th grade? When these questions are posed to teenagers, issues that affect their lives and decisions

are varied. Loneliness, poor home life, absentee parents, lack of employment opportunities, and a sense of hopelessness are some of the answers that seem to prevail. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children. Research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risks to perform poorly in school, miss out on valuable social experiences, and engage in substance abuse.

Depression has become a huge health concern for African Americans due to a variety of issues affecting their families and communities. Not seeking help and treatment have prevented many from healing due to the stigma associated with mental illness.

The suicide rate among black teens is increasing with this being the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24. It is important to discuss the issues of mental health and how it affects people, so when help is needed, people will not be afraid to ask for help.

Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression seeks to educate and inform parents, teenagers and the community that with counseling and therapy, teenagers can lead healthy and prosperous lives.

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Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression

The question is asked, "Why are some African American children giving up on life?" Why are they failing and dropping out of school before they reach 10th grade? When these questions are posed to teenagers, issues that affect their lives and decisions

are varied. Loneliness, poor home life, absentee parents, lack of employment opportunities, and a sense of hopelessness are some of the answers that seem to prevail. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children. Research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risks to perform poorly in school, miss out on valuable social experiences, and engage in substance abuse.

Depression has become a huge health concern for African Americans due to a variety of issues affecting their families and communities. Not seeking help and treatment have prevented many from healing due to the stigma associated with mental illness.

The suicide rate among black teens is increasing with this being the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24. It is important to discuss the issues of mental health and how it affects people, so when help is needed, people will not be afraid to ask for help.

Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression seeks to educate and inform parents, teenagers and the community that with counseling and therapy, teenagers can lead healthy and prosperous lives.

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Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression

Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression

by Rose Jackson-Beavers
Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression

Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression

by Rose Jackson-Beavers

Overview

The question is asked, "Why are some African American children giving up on life?" Why are they failing and dropping out of school before they reach 10th grade? When these questions are posed to teenagers, issues that affect their lives and decisions

are varied. Loneliness, poor home life, absentee parents, lack of employment opportunities, and a sense of hopelessness are some of the answers that seem to prevail. Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children. Research shows that untreated children with anxiety disorders are at higher risks to perform poorly in school, miss out on valuable social experiences, and engage in substance abuse.

Depression has become a huge health concern for African Americans due to a variety of issues affecting their families and communities. Not seeking help and treatment have prevented many from healing due to the stigma associated with mental illness.

The suicide rate among black teens is increasing with this being the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15-24. It is important to discuss the issues of mental health and how it affects people, so when help is needed, people will not be afraid to ask for help.

Bottled Up Inside: African American Teens and Depression seeks to educate and inform parents, teenagers and the community that with counseling and therapy, teenagers can lead healthy and prosperous lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780979282317
Publisher: Prioritybooks Publications
Publication date: 10/24/2016
Pages: 88
Sales rank: 392,648
Product dimensions: 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.21(d)

About the Author

Rose Jackson-Beavers is the author of 10 books. She is an advocate for teens and works in close collaboration with others to encourage and support young people to never give up.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements 7
Foreword 8
Introduction 11
Chapter 1 14
Chapter 2 17
Chapter 3 22
Chapter 4 27
Chapter 5 30
Chapter 6 32
Chapter 7 34
Chapter 8 36
Chapter 9 38
Chapter 10 41
Case Study 1 46
Case Study 2 47
Case Study 3 49
Depression Related
Organizations/Sites 51
A Hole In My Heart
Chapter 1 57
Chapter 2 61
Caught in the Net of Deception
Chapter 1 68
Chapter 2 71
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