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Early College High School

2050 Hwy. 501 E.

Conway, SC 29526

September 19, 2013

Letter to the Editor

The Sun News
P.O. Box 406
Myrtle Beach, SC 29578

 

Dear Editor in Chief:

My name is Amber Shaffer. I am a sophomore at Early College High School in Conway.

Depression is an illness that is taken lightly. It affects millions of teenagers daily. People treat it as though it is a “teenage” phase. Unfortunately, it is not just a phase and can lead to more serious conditions. Many people do not believe that adolescent depression is serious.

Depression causes many self-esteem issues for young men and, more commonly, young women. More times than none, this leads to serious problems such as mental health issues, poor health, and death. People do not realize the affect that this illness has on the human brain, especially at such a young age. Having so many corrupt thoughts going through your mind at a time when you believe everything is wrong about you is not healthy and can lead to lifelong effects. Would you want to have barbarous thoughts circling in your mind?

I appreciate your help and hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Amber Shaffer