I’ve struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts lately and it has gotten to the point of affecting school drastically. I am failing a few classes, skipping classes to sleep, not going to after school activities, etc. my parents are going to find out soon about my failures and if they don’t know the reason why I am doing so poorly they will have my head. They’ll make me quit opera and debate, the only things I still find pleasure in. I agree, I need help but I’m so ashamed and embarrassed about how I feel, I fear no one will take me seriously or they’ll treat me differently. I just want to hold it all in. How do overcome this fear and tell someone?