Depression is one aspect in life that many people go through. You may not know it, but so many people around you have either experienced it, are going through it, or will experience it. You never know who might be on the verge of suicide or hurting themselves, so keep that in mind next time you say or do something hurtful to someone. Also, the ones you least expect could be the most unhappy. Just because they're "popular" doesn't mean they aren't putting on a fake front and actually wanting to end their life. This should not be a "hush hush" subject! Please, if you are in need of help, tell someone. And always remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I know it is an extremely sensitive topic to talk about, but know that there are always people to talk to. Between parents, family members, close neighbors, friends, teachers, SMA counselors, or counselors outside of SMA, you have numerous people who are willing to just sit down and listen.
Links
SMA counselors:
http://www.stmaryspdx.org/student_life/counseling
Self-help Tips/General Info:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_tips.htm
http://www.anxietyandstress.com/copingwithdepression.html
http://lifeoptions.org/catalog/pdfs/teaching/Depression.pdf
http://www.halfofus.com/
Support someone you know dealing with depression: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/06/dealing-with-depression-9-ways_n_804940.html#s219504&title=Stay_In_Contact
Hotlines:
http://suicidehotlines.com/national.html
http://www.suicidehotlines.com/oregon.html
http://www.suicidehotlines.com/washington.html
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ghwPVVocrI
EXTREMELY GOOD VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MvRyG_QqJI
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