Being a teenager can be tough. There are changes taking place in your body and brain that can affect how you learn, think, and behave. And if you are facing tough or stressful situations, it is normal to have emotional ups and downs. Depression major depressive disorder is a medical illness that can interfere with your ability to handle your daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or managing your school work.
The fact is, more than 2, teens lost their lives in car crashes in The main cause? Driver inexperience. Parents Are the Key, a campaign from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC , helps parents, pediatricians, and communities keep teen drivers safe on the road. Parents can make a difference.