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Depression

Depression is a state of extreme sadness, feelings of despair and low self-esteem that last for at least 2 weeks. Kids and teens can suffer from depression in the same way that adults do.

Sites in Depression

Why Am I So Sad?
Everyone gets sad. Sad feelings can happen pretty often, too. Learn more about how to deal with sadness in this article for kids.
Depression in Teenagers
Discusses the symptoms of depression, and how to get help.
What to do When a Friend is Depressed
An article describing how to recognize depression, and ways to help a friend suffering from depression.
Helping Friends in Trouble: Stress, Depression, and Suicide
Describes healthy and unhealthy ways teens react to stress, warning signs of depression, and suicide danger signals.
Teens Health: Depression
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.
Kids-in-Crisis
Crisis resources for kids and teens who are having life problems and don't know where to turn for help. Explains depression, and how to recognize it in yourself or your friends, plus provides resources.
Wing of Madness
Explains depression, how to let parents know, and where to go for help. Includes related links.
Old Murray Street
Story of hope, healing and recovery for children suffering stress and anxiety at the 9/11 anniversary, including teacher's guide, classroom activities, links, and articles.
Marie's Teenage Depression Webpage
An informative site on depression with a main focus on teenage depression and its effects. Includes advice, a message board and links.
The Depression Experience Journal
A collection of stories, pictures and personal experiences from kids and teens about what it has been like to live with depression.
SafeYouth.org - Depression
Includes links, fact sheets, and information on getting help.
Beyondblue
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.

cross references

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