State of Mind
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MatureComplete Fri, Jul 14, 2023<5 mins
Sometimes, depression can feel overwhelming, and the things you try to help might not be working straight away. One thing that can help you is hearing stories from other young people who have been through challenges like yours. We put together this page with stories from young people to share some examples of how depression can affect your life and how you can find your path forward.
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