Do you know. . .
The warning signs of adolescent depression?
The best ways to respond to a teen considering suicide? With suicide as the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15 to 24*, school administrators, guidance counselors, and psychologists must understand — and know how to address — adolescent depression. This workbook is the lifeline they need! Counselors can use it in their work with teens, who'll use the surveys, checklists, practical tips, fill-in-the-blanks, and brainstorming activities to recognize depression in themselves, learn what they can do to feel better, and build a safety plan to stay well. And all education professionals can work through the book to increase their knowledge of the symptoms, causes, treatments, and effects of depression. Recovering from depression is possible — and this interactive workbook guides and supports both teens and the professionals who help them on the journey.
This revised edition is packed with tips and activities on
dealing with suicidal thoughts and feelings changing negative thought patterns to positive ones reaching out to friends and supporters avoiding substance abuse solving problems constructively recognizing and avoiding “triggers” of depression
*American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2001 Contents: About the Authors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
I. Getting Started
Am I Depressed? Getting Help Suicide Prevention Helping Myself Feel Better Right Away Using the Rest of this Book
II. Things I Need to Know About My Physical and Emotional Health
Understanding Depression Getting Good Health Care Medication
III. Things I Can Do to Help Myself Feel Better
Friends and Supporters Avoiding Substance Abuse When Bad Things Happen Diet, Light, Exercise, and Sleep Helping Myself Relax Peer Counseling Creative Activities
IV. Things I Can Do to Maintain a Positive Outlook Over the Long Term
Raising Self-Esteem Changing Negative Thoughts to Positive Ones
V. Building an Ongoing Recovery and Safety Plan
Wellness Tools Monitoring My Moods and Preventing Depression Developing a Safety Plan Managing Medications Avoiding Relapse Dreams and Goals
Appendix A: If a Friend Is Depressed Appendix B: Information for Parents Appendix C: Important Telephone Numbers Appendix D: Information for a Friend | 
