Depression Conditions and Diseases Health

Depression Conditions and Diseases Health

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.

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- A collection of stories, pictures and personal experiences from kids and teens about what it has been like to live with depression.
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- Includes links, fact sheets, and information on getting help.
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- 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.
- An article describing how to recognize depression, and ways to help a friend suffering from depression.
- 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.
- Describes healthy and unhealthy ways teens react to stress, warning signs of depression, and suicide danger signals.
- 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.

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