Center for Young Women's HealthI told my parents I feel suicidal but they don’t seem to care…If they could care a bit about how i feel it would make my day. I have trouble … read more
Articles Tagged: depression
My best friend had a crush. She was in love. We thought they were going to get married. But she just found out that he’s dating another girl. How can I help my best friend to cope?
It’s so great of you to want to help your friend. Most crushes and relationships during the teen years are a great way to learn about how to have relationships, … read more
Is it normal to feel depressed and suicidal before your period?
Many girls and women experience a wide range of feelings before and during their periods. When a person becomes very depressed before every period but is usually okay at other … read more
I am always depressed. If I was told that I got an A+ in math, or if a was told I was going to get a cat, I’d still be depressed. Am I okay?
It must be frustrating to always feel depressed even when good things are happening. Many teens and adults feel sad sometimes but feeling sad most of the time is a … read more
Hello, I been feeling very depressed for the past two years and I’ve turned to cutting & burning myself to escape these tough feelings. But my main question is: How do I stop?
I’m sorry to hear about your troubles. The most important thing is to get help so you don’t have to try to deal with this alone. It is important that … read more
How can I manage sleep so that I don’t feel down??
Sleep problems can be caused by an irregular schedule, stress (having lots of things on your mind), depression, changes in your sleep environment (your bedroom is too hot, too cold, … read more
Lately I’m forever sad, I cry a lot and I don’t talk to anyone. I need help as this is affecting my health too.
Feeling sad and alone can definitely take a toll on your health, particularly the longer you feel this way. Everyone feels sad from time to time but if your sadness … read more
How to Cope with the Loss of a Pet
It’s perfectly natural to feel sad and even heartbroken if you lose a pet. Pets are often a member of the family so it makes sense that you would feel … read more
Someone from my high school committed suicide last week. I didn’t know her very well, but we were Facebook friends. Her posts were always so upbeat and happy, and I had no idea she was even depressed. What did I miss?
You may not have missed anything—it can be hard to truly “know” someone, especially when the only access you have to them is through social media, like Facebook. Because social … read more
Is there a counselor that specializes in both stress and self-esteem?
Yes. A counselor can help you to understand your feelings and problems and learn how to deal with the stress in your life and also help you to improve your … read more