Depression - Teen Support Group
Teen depression is marked by persistent sadness, discouragement, loss of self-worth, and loss of interest in usual activities. Depression can be a temporary response to many situations and stresses. Teens may be more susceptible to depression due to the normal maturation process, the stress associated with it, and conflicts with parents as they become more independent.
Hey, if any of you are from the Bay Area or know about any teen depression therapy groups, let me know. I live in Berkeley and I can't handle going to individual therapy.
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
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Today is my 25th birthday, to my somewhat lack of surprise I can see already no one really seems to care. I've always been the kinda person to make sure that everyone I Care about feels appreciated and knew somebody had their back. I can count 4 times this year when I Went out of my way to make sure a "friend" felt good on their birthday, especially if they got left hanging. Its early in the...
Im from the bay area to and have been looking for a group therapy to get involved in. My google searches have yielded little, but I have contacted my psychiatrist at kaiser permanente and will hopefully hear back soon. Also, I am going to ask my therapist if she has any local recommendations.
As soon as I hear back from either source I will notify you immediately.
Hang in there! :)