Directory of Depression Resources

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Depression is a mental illness with many different negative feelings and thoughts. The difference between depression and the 'blues' is that depression can last for weeks or months.

Without treatment, kids can have eating or sleeping problems. They may have no energy, feel worthless, and get into trouble in school.

Working with a therapist to change negative thinking and make positive changes is recommended. Doctors also have medicines that can help improve symptoms.

Resources in This Category

• Beyondblue

  http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
  Information aimed at preventing depression at different ages in a young person's life, at school, home or in the community. Contains personal experiences and advice on getting help.

• Bright Nights, Dark Days

  http://www.angelfire.com/amiga/teen_life/
  Personal page provides information for teens on depression. Includes stress management, positive quotes, getting help, quick facts, and links to additional information.

• Marie's Teenage Depression Webpage

  http://www.angelfire.com/space/aboutdepression/
  An informative site on depression with a main focus on teenage depression and its effects. Includes advice, a message board and links.

• NIMH: Depression

  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-easy-to-read/
  An article describing symptoms, treatments, and ways to get help. Includes a short personal story.

• Teens Health: Depression

  http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/depression.html
  Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer. This article discusses how to get help for depression.

• Why Am I So Sad?

  http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/sadness.html
  Everyone gets sad. Sad feelings can happen pretty often, too. Learn more about how to deal with sadness in this article for kids.

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