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

Personally, there is no standard way of telling your parents about depression. It depends of each individual. However, I think that everything depends of how each of us prefers to express themselves. For example, some can tell their feelings easier by writing, other by painting and then explaining, others by simply telling to their parents. I believe that by imagining how they would react and decide what the best way can be because we know our parent better than anyone.

An open, honest discussion is almost always the right way of giving news and getting what you want out of it without anyone being hurt or wrongly understood

Some of us may find it scary to tell people close to us how we actually feel. However, doing so may bring you closer to them and allow them to help you. :)

Sit them down and explain to them exactly how you feel. Tell them why you believe you're depressed and ask them if they're willing to help you find the support and help you need

It shouldn't be hard at all if you have caring parents. Just simply have a chat with them and tell them everything. Afterwards you can get the proper treatment.

Parents are most of the time oblivious to depression and mental illness in general. Sometimes we fear how they will react, we think they'll say something like "You're overreacting", "Don't be such a crybaby", etc... But I think think the best course of action is to just sit down and talk with them.

Approach the situation calmly. Ask for a gathering in a room and tell them, in whatever way you find comfortable. Then ask if you can seek professional help to solve the issues.

Sometimes parents can pick up on when their children are depressed. However, sometimes parents don't have a clue. Children may not know what the word depressed actually mean. So, the best thing a child could do is ask the parents if he or she can talk to both mom and dad together. Then you can start by telling them I feel really sad a lot.

The best way to do it is to be straight forward with it, and ask if they ever experienced it. If so, ask for tips on getting through it.

how about just going to them and getting comfy around them to discuss depression and then telling that you think you are going through the same?