The following is a brief extract. You may also order the leaflet . Depression affects at least 2 in 100 children under 12, and 5 in every 100 teenagers. Young people are much more likely to become depressed if they come from broken homes, have lost a parent in early life, have suffered abuse or neglect, and live in inner city areas where there are high rates of poverty, unemployment and crime.
Depression is a serious and common problem.
But nowadays there is a great deal that can be done to help. Loss of interest in things you normally enjoy such as friends and hobbies. Finding it difficult to enjoy the company of friends and family. Hating yourself, feeling useless, stupid and unwanted. Feeling unhappy, miserable and lonely a lot of the time.