Hot Topics

Depression/Self Injury

Depression 

Know the Facts

Access the latest information, trends
and statistics on teenage depression and self injury

 

 

 

Girl and Locker

 

Warning Signs and Symptoms

Identify the signs of
depression

 

 

 

 

 

Hands Together

Conversation Starters

Read tips from the experts on preventing teen depression, and what to do if you suspect your child is depressed

 

    

Black Family

Take Action

Create your own
Family Prevention Plan

 

Latest Articles 

Mistreated Depression

Depressed young adults more likely to begin using illicit drugs 

Report: Depressed teens, marijuana a dangerous mix 

Teen Suicide Rate: Highest Increase in 15 Years  

Study Links Inhalant Use to Depression

Take Quiz

Concerned about your teen?  Consider these questions:   

For more than two weeks:     

  1. Has your teen been sad or irritable, had little energy, or been unable to concentrate?
  2. Are they having trouble sleeping, or finding it difficult to enjoy activities they used to like?
  3. Has your teen begun to state they feel like a failure or put themselves down?

...or take this more extensive
Online Depression Screening Test

Copyright 2008 notMykid Inc. All rights reserved

notMYkid.org | 5230 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 100 | Phoenix, AZ 85254 | 602-652-0163