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  • Helping Your Child During Treatment for Depression (Video) for Parents


    Treatment for depression may include therapy or a combination of therapy and medicine. One widely used therapy is called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

  • Suicide for Teens


    We all feel overwhelmed by difficult emotions or situations sometimes. Here are the warning signs of suicide and ways to get help.

  • What Are Depressants? for Parents


    Depressants calm and relax nerves. But if used in the wrong way, they can be dangerous and even cause life-threatening problems.

  • Am I Depressed? for Teens


    When a sad feeling lasts for a couple weeks or longer, or is affecting your daily life, it could be a sign of depression.

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for Teens


    Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that affects some people and appears at the same time each year.

  • A to Z: Bipolar Disorder for Parents


    Learn about depressive disorders, mental illnesses, and conditions that affect moods and the brain.

  • What's Depression? for Kids


    It's normal to feel sad sometimes, but if you feel that way for a long time, and you never feel happy, it's called depression.

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) for Parents


    A person with SAD typically experiences symptoms of depression as winter approaches and daylight hours become shorter.

  • Depressants for Teens


    Taken medically, depressants help people get through problems like anxiety. But when used as a recreational drug, they can cause problems and affect some of the body's vital functions. Find out more.

  • Bipolar Disorder Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about bipolar disorder, and how to help students with the disorder do their best in school.