Parents

When your child has more than the blues, it’s not unusual for your teen to feel down or have the blues sometimes. Teen years are full of ups and downs. The demands of teachers, family and friends — and the fear of not meeting them — can create stress and worry.

When things go wrong at school or at home, teens may feel unsure of themselves or question how they fit in. On top of that, they face choices about friendships, sex, alcohol and drugs. They may feel they are receiving confusing messages. This website provides guidance and tools to help you better understand depression and suicide. We hope you will use these tools to support your teen who may be in need.

Read more:

• My teen might be depressed, but I’m not sure
• My teen might be suicidal; What do I do?
• Myths and Facts
• Find help here
• Glossary of Terms