Honestly, I didnt tell my parents. They figured it out. I spent nights crying in my room and avoiding people. Depression runs in my family. But when they found that I had self harmed, they figured it all out. It was hard admitting to them that I had depression. But I didnt accept that they were right about it. I thought I was just emotional. But once I was kind of able to accept it, it really helped me knowing that I did have a support system. I also had a realization that I was sick. And that I was tired of the way I felt. I made a list (because talking to people is very hard for me) and I just showed it to my mom. Everything that I had felt or anything that I thought that would be important. And with that list I went to the doctor, by myself (I wanted to do it by myself because it is my personal illness), and I handed him the exact same list. With this I was able to get what I needed across to the doctor and my mother without me saying too much about it. I hope this helps. And do not be afraid to tell your parents. Even though my parents are not the best in the whole world, I know that I can go to them when I need someone to keep me company or to just tell me that I am going to be okay. Parents love and care about you. They want you to get better also. So good luck and many hugs your way