What Is Depression?

Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you. Depression is a common but serious illness. Many people with a depressive illness never seek treatment. But the majority, even those with the most severe depression, can get better with treatment. Medications, psychotherapies, and other methods can effectively treat people with depression.  Learn more about depression here.

Suicide Prevention Resources

Teen Line

Operated by teens, for teens, Teen Line helps adolescents address their problems through a confidential peer hotline and community outreach program, from abuse, AIDS, alcoholism, depression, divorce, drugs, and gangs to homelessness, pregnancy, sexuality, violence and suicide. Toll-free in California, it’s a place to talk things out with another teen in a safe, non-judgmental environment.