How Do I Decide How Much Mental Health Support My Teen Needs? When your teenager receives a diagnosis for clinical depression, you have several important decisions to make. After you come to terms with the emotions you feel related to the diagnosis, that is. At first, you may wrestle with a range of feelings: fear, anger, shock, disbelief, confusion, grief, and sadness are all common reactions. And they’re all acceptable,

Dear Mom and Dad, Depressed. It’s probably not the first word you thought you’d associate with your teenage boy. And yet, identifying your son’s symptoms may save his life. For weeks he’s been irritable and more aggressive than usual. Maybe he struggles with other challenges that weigh heavily on you both. Let’s Be Honest About Your Feelings It’s normal for you to feel overwhelmed, upset, hopeless, or even angry. You