I think I have depression and I want to tell my parents but my brother recently got diagnosed so I feel like they would think that I'm just trying to get attention. What do I do?

Depression is often genetic. If your brother has it, there's a good chance that you do, too. Tell your parents. If they think you're making it up, make an appointment with your doctor (on your own) and talk to them about it.

Talk to a doctor instead, There are times when we all need some professional's help. A doctor can best guide you on such situations.

You tell them anyway. Don't avoid talking about something that's concerning you because of an assumption about how people will react. If you feel like you have depression and want to get it checked out, they'll listen closely to what you have to say.

Tell them how you feel. Explain to them why you think that you have depression, and your fear of them believing your confession as a way of attaining attention. This may be a daunting task, but being upfront about your feelings can present an opportunity for communication and support from your family. Perhaps what you expect them to react will actually be different from how they would respond. Give them a chance.

Tell them,never keep it to yourself as you'll just be more isolated and fell more alone.your parents know you,love you and want the bed for you so honesty is the way to go

Maybe you can try to search for professional help on your own, there might be some help hotlines or anything else that you can talk to so you keep it all under the water, and if a councelor or something says it to your parents you will get validation.

If you feel this way I find the best option would be to at least try to talk to your parents, if they then dont support you after you talking to them about it, find someone else to listen and to help you through.

I would tell them anyway. You have to have faith in your parents, hopefully it pays off. They can always set you up with a healthcare professional who can diagnose whether or not you're clinically depressed. For now, you can even try an online depression screener, to see if it refers you to a professional. You can easily find one with a search engine.

You have to tell them, you can't fight depression alone. I know it may seem like they'll say that, but they really care. They'll be there for you

You could try telling your brother what your symptoms are, and he might tell you something along the lines of "that's what I have" if its a possibility. He could also help by mentioning it to your parents. Or, you could talk to someone outside of your family and they could help refer you to the right people and talk to your parents. Remember, depression can also be partially genetic and/or environmental, so your parents should know if 2 of their children feel this way.