WAYS TO START AN INTRODUCTORY PARARGRAPH
Statistic
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In the United States, depression is the most common mental health disorder.
Each year depression affects 17 million people of all age groups, races, and
economic backgrounds.
Studies suggest that 1 in 8 teens has depression.
Depression is like a never-ending sad story, where you're the main
character.
“I’m the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life.”
“People never notice anything.”
Why do people get depressed?
How do teenagers show signs of grief?
Very often in literature, main characters tend to make decisions and
act based on their emotions. In J.D. Salinger’s novel, The Catcher in the Rye,
Holden Caulfield, the main character, made decisions and is swayed by his
overwhelming depression. There are many illustrations of Holden’s depression
throughout this novel.
