Making silence - when your teenage child fights depression
The Big Issue Australia 30 April 2019
When depression hits a person, the effects on family members are often underestimated. And when it involves young people, the impact on parents in particular can be huge. "I’m inconsistent. I fail. Do I feel isolated, battle-worn, guilt-ridden and terrified all the time? Tick, tick, tick, and absolutely." (1589 Words) - By Mary-Ellen Stringer
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