Depression resources and references
Hola amazing depression community, I hope you all had a fantastic New Years and holidays!
I was searching around and stumbled upon some great resources for depressed teens that I think could help a lot.
A common thing for depression is not being completely informed about what it is, which makes it harder to help yourself or anyone you know struggling with depression. Now, these links are aimed for teens, but teens are not the only ones that can look at them and be useful to!
General information about teen depression -
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/depression.html -Specifically directed towards teenagers, this article talks about the causes of teenage depression and offers a depression quiz.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/depression-teens -Learn how to recognize teen depression, deal with adolescent pressures, and find treatment and help.
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_brochures_just_a_mood -Fact sheet for young people helps you figure out whether you have a mood disorder such as teen depression.
Getting help for teenage depression
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/change.aspx- Learn what you can do to improve your mental health and deal with teen depression. Includes stories about other teens and how they overcame problems.
http://www.teen-moods.net/ ? Online depression support community for teens. Includes forums, personal stories, and a list of emergency helplines.
http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=wellness_personal_wellness_tools? Workbook for helping you cope with and recover from depression. Includes information on how to put together your own ?wellness plan.?
Teen suicide prevention
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline? Suicide prevention telephone hotline funded by the U.S. government. Provides free, 24-hour assistance. 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
National Hopeline Network? Toll-free U.S. telephone number offering 24-hour suicide crisis support. 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433).
Childline? UK free and confidential helpline at 0800 1111 for kids and teens offering 24-hour support.
Kids Help Phone? Canada counseling service at 1-800-668-6868 for kids and teens under 20 years of age.
Lifeline? Australian 24-hour crisis support line at 13 11 14.
Befrienders Worldwide? A directory of helplines and suicide prevention organizations around the world.
