Depression

Beyondblue - Information aimed at preventing depression at different ages in a young person's life, at school, home or in the community. Contains personal experiences and advice on getting help.
www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=5

Bright Nights, Dark Days - Personal page provides information for teens on depression. Includes stress management, positive quotes, getting help, quick facts, and links to additional information.
www.angelfire.com/amiga/teen_life/

The Depression Experience Journal - A collection of stories, pictures and personal experiences from kids and teens about what it has been like to live with depression.
www.experiencejournal.com/depression/childspk/

Depression in Teenagers - Discusses the symptoms of depression, and how to get help.
www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/teens.htm

Kids-in-Crisis - Crisis resources for kids and teens who are having life problems and don't know where to turn for help. Explains depression, and how to recognize it in yourself or your friends, plus provides resources.
www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/5400/depression.html

Marie's Teenage Depression Webpage - An informative site on depression with a main focus on teenage depression and its effects. Includes advice, a message board and links.
www.angelfire.com/space/aboutdepression/

NIMH: Depression - An article describing symptoms, treatments, and ways to get help. Includes a short personal story.
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-easy-to-read.shtml

SafeYouth.org - Depression - Includes links, fact sheets, and information on getting help.
safeyouth.org/scripts/topics/depression.asp

Teens Health: Depression - Depression is a strong mood involving sadness, discouragement, despair, or hopelessness that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer. This article discusses how to get help for depression.
www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/depression.html

Why Am I So Sad? - Everyone gets sad. Sad feelings can happen pretty often, too. Learn more about how to deal with sadness in this article for kids.
kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/thought/sadness.html

Wing of Madness - Explains depression, how to let parents know, and where to go for help. Includes related links.
www.wingofmadness.com/index.php/Articles/For-Teenagers-with-Depression.html