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Feeling sad and depression
Feeling sad is not the same as being depressed. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference. Sadness will pass on its own, but depression will stick around.
Feeling sad is okay
It’s okay to feel sad. Everybody does! Sadness is one of many emotions we feel.
Feeling sad can happen when:
Someone’s mean to you
You have a fight with someone
You feel lonely
You’re just having a bad day
You didn’t do well on a test
You feel unwell
All about respect
Why is respect important?
Receiving respect from others is important because it helps us to feel safe and to express ourselves.
Being respected by important people in our lives growing up teaches us how to be respectful toward others.
Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they’re different from you or you don’t agree with them.
Respect in your relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing.
Respect doesn’t have to come naturally – it is something you learn.
Your rights
What are rights and why do I need them?
People need rights to be able to live a full life. Rights are universal, which means they belong to everyone, regardless of who you are, where you live, or how much money you have.
You have a right to be safe, healthy and happy.
Your specific rights include:
- Safety and protection. This means having a safe place to live, and protection from being harmed by others.
- Health. This includes safe drinking water, having enough to eat, having access to healthy and nutritious food and medical care.
- Education. You have a right to go to school, access media like the news, and to be able to access and share information.
- Privacy. The law protects your privacy so your information is safe.
- Participation. You have a right to meet with other young people, or join groups and organisations. You also have a right to have a say and be heard.
- Legal rights. You have a right to be treated fairly and access legal help if you break the law. You also have rights to be treated with respect and not experience discrimination.
- To be who you are. Cultural and religious freedoms are protected by law.
