talk to your parents my young friend. fighting depression alone is not something you should be doing. i think you will discover when you ask for help that your parents are unbelievably supportive. there are many types of depression from situational depression to more serious depression caused by biochemical imbalances in your brain. since you really can't see a counselor or psychiatrist or even your family medical provider without your parent's permission you really have few choices. you can talk to a clergy person a trusted (older) family member or a teacher but in the end your parents will be your most important asset. adolescence is a difficult time. believe it or not but your parents were teenagers at one time too. none of us should fight these battles alone. if you need help then help is closer than you think.
i'm 16 and don't want my parents to know i'm depressed how should i get myself help?