Going through different emotions is a part of life and feeling low can sometimes be a normal response to what is happening as we navigate challenges throughout our lives. When a young person is feeling depressed, however, these feelings may become overwhelming and do not change or go away with time. Realising that a child may be struggling with their mental health and experiencing depression can worrying, and as parents, carers, friends or teachers, we want to do something to help.

Delivered by our trainer Gemma Fieldsend, this session aims to support participants to understand what we mean by low mood and depression and how to identify the early warning signs. We explore the effects depression can have on the young person, what we can do to help and where to find sources of support.