5 Musts For Any Parent of a Depressed Child

It’s so difficult to be the parent of child who battles depression. On top of the pain associated with the knowledge that they’re in pain, many parents also feel personal shame that their child is not “normal,” or that they might have failed them in some way.



To cope with those feelings, parents sometimes minimize the mental illness or try to look on the bright side. I urge you to instead acknowledge the depression and talk openly with your child about it. Here’s a step-by-step path you can take.