How can I tell my parents that I think I'm depressed?

Having conversations on certain topics such as mental health can be difficult, especially when it`s with people who care about you. If you find it difficult to talk, try writing things down first as a way of preparing yourself and getting a clearer idea of what to say. Make sure your parents are in a space where they can give you their full attention, mentally and physically. Express how you feel openly by saying something such as "i`m finding it really difficult to talk about this".

Being honest with them and expressing all the emotions that you feel, parents aren't there to judge you because they just want to help you an do what's best for you.

it takes strength and courage but just go ahead and sit down with them, say it's important and you've thought this over a lot (im sure they'd be able to sympathise most people have been themselves, they'll feel happy you trusted them and came to them for help) just do it. you'll feel accomplished afterwards and happy things are moving forward

Tell them that you haven't been happy lately and you need help, its never a bad thing to ask for help if anything they can help you get the help you need quicker.

I talk to them in private, start a normal conversation, express my fears and ask them for help cause I know I can't help myself on my own. I assure them that I know I need help.

Explain that you have not been feeling right and you are not happy and thinking negatively. This is a step to recover.

Personally, the way I was able to address it was just to inform them about it. My mother is someone who has dealt with chronic depression for a good part of her life, so she was understanding when I told her about the depression and anxiety that I was and am continuing to work through. I think a good way to address it, mind you every situation is unique and may require an adapted or completely unique approach, is to speak about it as it is, an illness. It has many physical symptoms and it can be just as crippling as other physical illnesses can be. It's also a documented illness among millions of people. There are quite a few cited statistics and articles that one can find online that can support you when you talk to them about it!

It can be difficult to raise depression with loved ones, especially if it's the first time that you've been in this position. Try to be honest with them and explain how you've been feeling. If you feel like it might be too difficult in person, maybe write something down for them so they can read and process the information that way, then speak to them afterwards.

Parents are here to help us in our path in life. Having depression is not to be ashamed of. So just be honest to your parents and tell them how you feel. They will understand and try to help you in the best way they can.

You can always go about it by researching some and telling your parents that you're not crazy. Just approach it as you would any other illness. You would just tell them you think you're sick right? It's the same sort of thing, just with a label. Talk to them about how you've been feeling before saying, "I think I'm depressed." Writing it down on paper can also help you be more confident. You can hand them the paper to initiate the conversation.