To avoid falling into depression, follow the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Give yourself to obeying the commandments of God. Don't ignore the instructions of the word of God. Following the commandments of God will help us to avoid the problems which depression can bring.
Depression will come in life when we have experience situation that we have no power to overcome. If we have known the word of God, we will use the wisdom of God and overcome such problems. But when we do not understand what the word of God says about whatever situation that we are going through, depression may set in.
Parents should endeavor to teach their children to ways of God. The children should be made to understand that God can save them in whatever they are passing through in their lives. We need to equip our teenagers for the future life by showing them the ways of God.