Teenage years can be a challenging time filled with social and academic pressures as well as hormonal changes. Depression is a prevalent mental health issue experienced by many adolescents. As a parent, seeing your teenager struggle with symptoms of depression can be heartbreaking. However, there are steps you can take to support your child during this difficult time.

It is important to slow down, and ask ourselves, “What are the values that define who we are?” Values are the things in life that you feel are most important to you.