7. All young people get depressed; it’s just a part of growing up
The truth is that feeling sad or unhappy is a part of life. It’s a part of growing up and being grown up. Life always goes up and down no matter your age.
Despite that, depression is a lot more than just feeling sad. Depression is being so miserable that it impacts your daily life and affects your ability to function normally. Depression is an illness. It is like having the flu, or diabetes. It affects anyone, no matter their age, and it needs to be treated as soon as it is recognised.
