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My Privacy and Friends

I decided not to tell my friends about my depression or my hospitalizations. For me, this is a very private matter and I choose to keep it to myself. I’m not sure how my friends would react if I told them, but the most important thing to me is that they don’t think any less of me.

	The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders requires consultation with trained medical professionals. The information provided on this website is not intended as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for seeking professional care if you have any questions concerning your medical or psychiatric health or the medical or psychiatric health of your child. This website is intended for parents and older adolescents, and contains candid discussions about the impact of depression. Young children should not view this site unless they have a parent or therapist present.

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