The truth about teen depression | Megan Shinnick | TEDxYouth@BeaconStreet

Depression isn’t aesthetic It’s mental illness..

"being nervous" and "lazy" is many people's definition of my anxiety and depression.

Always remember that people might be great at hiding their depression

"Getting out of bed every morning seemed impossible." It's true. It does.

I hate when people say that I'm just feeling this way because of puberty.

People around me say that i'm on my phone all day..little did they know that it's the only way I distract myself from my own thoughts.

honestly, school is one of the main reasons kids have depression. school made me get diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I don't get bullied. I just, I don't know how I got it. just one day I felt weird and nervous.

I remember seeing a quote that went something like this: if a person seems to freak out over something totally insignificant, and jump from 0 to 60 in emotion, then you have failed to notice how long they have been at 59 And if that doesn’t describe me idk what does

School: Well at least you know how to do quadratic formula

The scary thing is, it's starting younger and younger. I started showing signs of depression when I was only 10. I wish schools were more understanding.

I'm 14 and I am suicidal. I think that at school we should be taught about depression so we can help friends who are suffering from depression.

4 years and teens are still dying of depression.

Others : tell me what's the matter? Me : im depressed. Others : kids these days. 🤦‍♀ Me : okay nevermind

Every school and organisation should make people more aware of depression...

I told my parents about my depression, they yelled at me for 20 minutes about why i never told them, and how I am over reacting. While i was crying in to my pillow. Now they are wondering why i don't talk to them about my mental health. Ps to everyone who is in the same situation the app 7 cups helped me a lot. It’s especially good if you want to talk to someone anonymously, but if you have bigger mental health issues then a therapist is best. Though 7 cups is free and worth checking out. And also I am here if you ever wanna talk.

Also: teachers, PLEASE, stop using "participation in class" (talking, answering questions & stuff) AS A GRADE like no

My mom calls me crazy when I break down, or start to shake and cry. Or when I tell her I'm freaking out over something she says I'm fine and need to get over it. I absolutely love my mother, she just doesn't get that I have social anxiety and depression...

My mom: “it’s just a phase” My therapist: “You just want attention” Not even my therapist understands:(

What kind of sick person makes fun of the weight of a teenager. You my friend are the reason why young kids develop low self esteem and depression. Get a life. Megan your an amazing person and don't listen to what anyone has to say. Probably just trying to feel better about themselves

Her voice is so powerful...