Studies show that some teens do not seek treatment for depression because they worry what their parents think

A study by the RAND Corporation found that teenagers who suffer from depression are more reluctant to seek help because they fear their family's reaction and the social stigma attached to the condition, reports Reuters Health.

The study interviewed 368 adolescents with and without depression, and researchers indicated that depressed teens who worry about their family's reaction to the condition were less likely than others to have started treatment.

Individuals who suffer from depression can experience symptoms such as irritability, lack of interest in activities, insomnia and in some cases, thoughts of suicide.

Programs for troubled teens are designed to help kids who suffer from depression achieve success socially and behaviorally through recreational activities and alternative therapy.

According to the World Health Organization, between 5 and 10 percent of the population suffer from depression needing psychiatric or psychosocial therapy. Furthermore, between 10 and 20 percent of females have a risk of developing depression during their lifetime.