Depression & Anxiety

HelpGuide – Parents Guide to Teen Depression

Overview of teen depression written mostly for parents.  Signs, symptoms, how to respond, treatment.  (Have not vetted all their links)

Mission.  HelpGuide empowers you with the knowledge and support you need to take charge of your life, make healthy choices, and start feeling better.

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/parents-guide-to-teen-depression.htm/

 Johns Hopkins Medical Review – The Rise of Teen Depression

Overview of teen depression, trends, causes, stories of teens.  Also addresses anxiety

https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/teen-depression – 4

Time Magazine – Teen Depression and Anxiety: Why the Kids Are Not Alright

Article on teen depression and anxiety. Covers causes and symptoms. Lots of brief interviews.  Looks at how the national social trends are affecting depression and anxiety.

http://time.com/4547322/american-teens-anxious-depressed-overwhelmed/

National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) – Teen Depression

Online brochure for teenagers on depression – signs, what to do, how to help others.  (Have not vetted all their links)

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teen-depression/index.shtml

The Mayo Clinic – Teen Depression

Brief overview of teen depression written mostly to parents.  Signs, causes, treatment, etc.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/teen-depression/symptoms-causes/syc-20350985

WebMD – Teen Depression

Overview of depression written mostly for parents.  Signs, causes, a bit more on treatment.

https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/teen-depression – 4

WebMD – Anxiety and Teens

Overview of anxiety and teens, including types of treatment

https://teens.webmd.com/anxiety-and-teens – 1