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

Asking for help can be very difficult, and especially asking for it from those we love. When you have a hard time and are struggling, it may feel simpler to close off from others. However, getting the help and support we need, is very important and should be a priority. A good step, would be first to chose a time that is optimal for the discussion, so that there are no distractions for your parents and they can focus on what you have to tell them. From there, you can open up to them about the struggles you have been facing and how this has made you feel. You can ask to discuss options of what to do about it, such as talking to your doctor about it, going to see a therapist, etc from there, and making sure you get the support and care that you need to take care of your mental health. I hope this helped, and I wish you the best of luck and strength for this! 💛

You are not alone in this. Tell your family you need to speak with them privately. When you have the chance to do so, be open and honest with them. Let them know you're struggling and need their support. Ask them for guidance and to seek professional help. You can do this. Good luck.

One can simply go to any one of the parent and tell them about the problems that they're facing in life and what really makes them feel depressed, Parents are there to help us out and support us and so they will make sure that we get out of the bad state as soon as possible.

It may be hard, but sometimes just being strait forward is the easiest thing to do, so try to just tell them.

Sit down with them and tell them you need to seriously discuss something with them, tell them you're not sure about it but you may be depressed and explain what symptoms make you think so, and then they should set you up with therapist.

Sharing depression with a parent is tough. They may react differently. They may think nothing is wrong and have too much pride. They may respond helpfully. An effective way to do so is not necessarily say depressed but explain how you specifically feel and the symptoms. That way, they will have an idea of how to help you.

Parents usually don't like to admit that their kid might need help. They have more difficulty in acceptance than the kid themselves. The child can calmly explain to their parents what he/she has been feeling lately and let them understand the meaning of it themselves.

Admitting to feel depressed is already a great step to then move on and ask for help, so if you are wondering how to talk to your parents about your concerns of being depressed, I believe that this means you are already on the right path and want to be helped. As it is not easy at all to suffer with depression, it is also not easy for those around us, especially if they don't know what is going on with us. People with depression might feel embarrassed or intimidated to open up about how they feel, but it is crucial that they do so to receive help. On the other hand, it is also very difficult to deal with someone suffering with depression. Often, also the people around us feel intimidated when they hear the word 'depression' and don't know how they can help, what are the right things to say, what to avoid saying. Carers too need help to know how to handle a beloved suffering with depression, but sadly, it can happen that the challenge is too much and their sense of helplessness leads them to move away from the depressed person making things even worse. If you are blessed to have loving parents, who better than them would immediately help you unconditionally, who better than them would never leave you and would support you all the way through this journey? Do not be afraid and talk to them about it. They will be there for you always and whatever happens, they will not abandon you. They will help you finding the best possible care and will collect you when you feel that you are falling apart. You will always have a safe place with them, you will always find a part of arms ready to hold you tight when you feel dreadfully scared and lonely. They will understand you in your silence, they will read the look in your eyes. Parents are our light, that light at the end of the tunnel which gave us life once and can bring us back to life as many times as we need it. Parents are the most precious thing to a child as the child is the most precious thing for parents. They will see in your fragility at this time, a huge strength for having come forward and having exposed your weakness to them. They will incredibly appreciate your honesty to them and be thankful for it. Love between parents and their children is unconditional: remember, they are there for you for good and bad times. Always. Even when you think they wouldn’t understand you. Even if you feel them not close to you, they are. Good luck.

Opening up to your family can be SO scary because you are making yourself vulnerable and sharing something very personal to yourself. I think the most important thing is to be honest with them as they will be able to see how what you're telling them is something important and therefore they will understand and want to support you to get you the help you need. Taking that step to telling your parents is a massive step but definitely a daunting one and shouldn't be diminished. It is something that will take time. Don't rush into it if you don't feel ready but make sure you reach out to someone who you do feel comfortable to talk to to ensure you're getting the support you need.

Talking about depression to an adult can be scary. You might feel uncomfortable talking about issues like self-harm, suicidal ideation because you're afraid of making your parents worried or upset. But they'll be glad that you told them and reached out for help and can even help you receive the attention and support you need. You might want to open the conversation by asking, "Can I talk to you? I've been feeling really upset and unhappy lately and it's been getting out of hand. I've been thinking I might need to talk to someone about it. I think I might be depressed." Your parents will love you just the same. Every parent is different, some may have a hard time wrapping their head around depression. Try helping them feel like it isn't their fault. It's great that you're trying to get help, I'm proud of you. Here is a helpful link to look at if you want to process things at your own speed: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/talk-depression.html