Depression
Individuals with depression experience a change in mood (e.g., individuals may feel more sad, lonely, or tearful) and/or a loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities. Such changes are apparent most of the day, nearly every day. In children and adolescents, depression can manifest as an irritable mood. Other symptoms associated with depression include fatigue, feelings of guilt, problems concentrating, changes in appetite, sleep problems, and/or suicidal thoughts. While all people sometimes feel down or sad, depressive symptoms are more pronounced and persistent, and they cause significant impairment in functioning. There are a range of treatment options available for those feeling depressed, such as psychotherapy and medication.
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Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness (Information on Depression)
Depression in Children & Teens
NYT Article: How to Spot Depression in Young Children
Anxiety & Depression Association of American (ADAA)
How to Talk to Your Child about their Mental Health
How to Talk to Your Child & Teen about Self-Harm
How to Talk to Your Child & Teen about Suicidal Thoughts/Behavior
National Suicide Prevention Hotline (988)
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ crisis support)
Children's Crisis Response Phone Numbers for Minnesota Counties
Referrals
PrairieCare (children & teens)
Water's Edge Counseling & Healing Center
Center for Collaborative Health
Books
List of books for children & teens
Depression & Your Child: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers
The Noonday Demon: An Atlas for Depression (adults)
Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression & Anxiety (adults)
I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression (adults)
The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling & Start Living (adults)