Depression Conditions and Diseases Health
Depression Conditions and Diseases Health
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. Working with a therapist to change negative thinking and make positive changes is recommended. Doctors also have medicines that can help improve symptoms.
Top: Kids and Teens: Health: Conditions and Diseases: Depression
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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.
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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.
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SafeYouth.org - Depression - Includes links, fact sheets, and information on getting help.
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Bright Nights, Dark Days - Personal page provides information for teens on depression. Includes stress management, positive quotes, getting help, quick facts, and links to additional information.
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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.
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NIMH: Depression - An article describing symptoms, treatments, and ways to get help. Includes a short personal story.
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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.
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Depression in Teenagers - Discusses the symptoms of depression, and how to get help.
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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.
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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.
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