tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892227988810695161.post7794367202080877918..comments2013-05-16T12:35:54.488-04:00Contributors:http://www.blogger.com/profile/03533612122863790195noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892227988810695161.post-16251781966887560042013-05-14T14:06:31.214-04:002013-05-14T14:06:31.214-04:00Depression is definitely a serious malady all year round (not just during the holidays). It's pretty much a difficult condition to handle, too, so communication is clearly a vital aspect of the healing process.Taylor Mitchellhttp://ushealthworks.com/Spokane%20(South%20Hill)-CenterInfo.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892227988810695161.post-70355479492462389712013-04-10T03:41:04.240-04:002013-04-10T03:41:04.240-04:00What an insightful article. You guys are amazing, i like the way you describe every single point so carefully. This can help people and i must come again and again to read such an informational articles.Tejwinderhttp://signsofdepressions.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892227988810695161.post-42380471995475883792012-12-17T10:50:40.704-05:002012-12-17T10:50:40.704-05:00If you are a youth in the Austin or San Antonio Area I might suggest Alamoareayouth.org or in the Houston, TX area Houstonffcmh.org (Houston Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health). On a national level you can look on youthmovenational.org. These organizations will help to find activities for your young family members to help keep them active with youth going through similar situations during the holiday season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892227988810695161.post-48603867862501849332012-12-09T22:16:13.878-05:002012-12-09T22:16:13.878-05:00Many suffer from depression and the repercussions of depressions are debilitating. The stresses of the holiday effect everyone and can bring upon depression especially in those previously affected by this debilitating disease. Loved ones need to remember what the holidays are truly about and help loved ones if possible. It takes just moments to listen and seconds to help. Alexis Cavenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892227988810695161.post-39151858976776498602012-12-05T12:21:43.935-05:002012-12-05T12:21:43.935-05:00I might add that it is important not to sound patronizing while trying to give support. I personally can pick up on that myself when I am in my more sensitive moods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892227988810695161.post-43332901246909740012012-12-04T22:55:46.527-05:002012-12-04T22:55:46.527-05:00Nice job, Sarah. Your comment about physical changes noted in pictures struck me. I've noticed over the years that often students struggle greatly with physical appearance and performance in school during adolescent years. I think many suffer anxiety undiagnosed. Hopefully, these and others like them will have a loving family member realize they need some help. Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com