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Depression
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Everyone gets sad. Sad feelings can happen pretty often, too. Learn more about how to deal with sadness in this article for kids.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/thought/sadness.html
Discusses the symptoms of depression, and how to get help.
http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/teens.htm
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.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/y...nd/mental_health/depression.html
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.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/5400/depression.html
Explains depression, how to let parents know, and where to go for help. Includes related links.
http://www.wingofmadness.com/articles/teens.htm
An informative site on depression with a main focus on teenage depression and its effects. Includes advice, a message board and links.
http://www.angelfire.com/space/aboutdepression
A collection of stories, pictures and personal experiences from kids and teens about what it has been like to live with depression.
http://www.experiencejournal.com/depression/childspk/
Includes links, fact sheets, and information on getting help.
http://www.safeyouth.org/scripts/teens/depression.asp
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.
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=5
An article describing how to recognize depression, and ways to help a friend suffering from depression.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/friend.cfm#link1
Personal page provides information for teens on depression. Includes stress management, positive quotes, getting help, quick facts, and links to additional information.
http://www.angelfire.com/amiga/teen_life/