... or divorce), peer pressure, other diseases such as cancer, or being overwhelmed and failing to complete specific tasks. Also, certain medications, such as Accutane (common oral treatment prescribed for severe acne) are labeled with side-effects that have been linked to cause depression (Lasko 60). Adolescent depression can be difficult to diagnose because adults may expect teens to have mood-swings ... ...

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