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Depression is a low and down feeling that a person experiences over an extended period. Depression can be very challenging to live with.



It can be inherited or passed down from your parents or grandparents. Trouble at home and being bullied are two common reasons.



Anxiety can also be genetic and passed down. Anxiety can occur when a person worries excessively about something that is happening or something that might happen. Anxiety can also happen when the person worries, but for no exact reason. For example, anxiety can be about things you've done, even a long time ago, or be about your buddies or family.



If you believe that you suffer from depression or anxiety, tell a trusted adult right away so you can get help. Sometimes, girls keep that they suffer from depression or anxiety to themselves. You might need help from a doctor who specializes in these disorders, such as a psychiatrist. Girls and other people with mental health issues can live productive, happy lives, too.



"I've been depressed for a long time now. But I don't want to see a doctor, and I haven't told anyone, not even my best friend or parents. I can deal with it on my own."



In this scenario, the girl should tell a trusted adult immediately. If you had a broken arm, would you see a doctor? Yes. So, with depression, you might also need to see a doctor. Medications and other treatments are available.



A remarkable company, Fisher-Wallace Laboratories, Inc., has developed a powerful device you wear on your head for “rapid effectiveness in treating anxiety, depression, and insomnia, as well as bipolar II depression and symptoms of Parkinson's,” as it states on its website.



Currently, the company is waiting for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve its device for treating anxiety. The company has been conducting continual research and has waited a long time for approval. Hopefully, the device will be available soon by online prescription. http://www.fisherwallace.com/



NOTE: The device, called Oak, might not be available for children and teenagers.



If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, immediately tell a trusted adult. They can help you. If you are depressed, you might need to see a doctor and/or get counseling. In the USA, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available to kids and adults 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: dial 988.



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Suicide Prevention Hotlines

Key crisis support numbers in English-speaking countries

If someone is in immediate danger, call local emergency services now.
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United States

📞 988

Call or text 24/7

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Canada

📞 1-833-456-4566

National suicide prevention service

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United Kingdom

📞 116 123

Samaritans, available 24/7

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Ireland

📞 116 123

Samaritans, available 24/7

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Australia

📞 13 11 14

Lifeline Australia, 24/7

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New Zealand

📞 1737

Call or text for support

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South Africa

📞 0800 567 567

National crisis support line

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Singapore

📞 1767

Samaritans of Singapore, 24/7