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Recovering from Depression: A Workbook for Teens

Mary Ellen Copeland, Stuart Copans

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

I am Recovering 4 out of 5 stars.
40 of 41 people found this review helpful.

As a teenager with depression I selected this book, not knowing what it was like. Well I started to read it and it all made sence. Every chapter focuses on a differnt part of depression, what it does or what you can do. Some things seem a little easy for an older teenager, bur still helpful. I see that as being able to help all adolcents, at differnt ages. Easy to read and easy to understand.

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Interactive workbook, for teens, explores ways to deal with suicidal thoughts, change negative behaviors, reach out to friends and family, reduce stress, avoid substance abuse, solve problems, recognize triggers of depression, and focus on dreams and goals. Includes tips, brain-storming activities, checklists, and more. Softcover.

Anger and Anger Management (Teen Mental Health)

Charlie Quill

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Happiness Is A Choice For Teens

Paul Meier

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Very Helpful 4 out of 5 stars.
11 of 13 people found this review helpful.

I disagree with the depressed teenager reviewer. There is no happiness until we stop relying on external forces and concentrate on the relationship with God. Another excellent book is "Love is a choice" and for teenagers sean covey's"seven habits for teenagers" is an excellent readable for teenagers life management book and resource book, including depression. Another good book for teenagers is "taming the tiger"-stress management for teenagers and it is secular in nature. A Youth Ministry Worker

Editorial Review:

When you think you've been given nothing but raw deals in your life, remember that you can choose to be happy. That's not just a pat theory but a truth that you really can discover and use for your life. Dr. Paul and Jan Meier work with thousands of teens struggling with the same dilemmas ... feelings of stress, worried that there's no future, tempted to check out on reality. They will show you how to deal with issues such as: anger, grief, goal-setting, the opposite sex, siblings, self-image ... to name a few.

Living with Depression (Teen's Guides)

Alan R. Miller

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This book is a teen's guide to living and coping with depression. Major depressive disorder is caused by a combination of brain chemistry, family history, distorted thinking, and a person's emotional environment, according to most experts. Depression affects as many as one in eight teens, yet many young people with depression don't receive the help they need. With medication and therapy, depression can be treated and controlled.Written in clear, straightforward language, "Living with Depression" provides teens with the information they need to understand the nature of depression and its treatments. Sidebars, appendixes, and further reading guide additional exploration of this timely topic. This accessible guide is ideal for readers living with depression or those who have family members or friends who are coping with it.

Bipolar Bubbles

Deborah Theisen

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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“This book provides an easy to understand introduction to bipolar disorder for those whose lives intersect with young children who have the diagnosis. The words and illustrations are warm and positive in tone, and will help pave the way for communication between children with bipolar disorder, their friends, family and loved ones.” Mary A. Fristad, PhD, ABPP Professor, Psychiatry & Psychology Director, Research & Psychological Services Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry The Ohio State University “Bipolar Bubbles is a child-friendly book written in simple language that encourages exploration about relevant mental health issues effecting children in all neighborhoods, cultures, and social classes. Deborah and Avalon, by sharing their story, help others to be curious about the similarities and differences in ourselves and each other.” April D. Mohnshine, LCSW “This book continues our exploration of perhaps the most important of all frontiers — our feelings. We need to bring our children along with us on this journey into removing the fear and shame around having intense emotions, all the while increasing our understanding of how expressing strong feelings in a safe, loving environment is a natural stress release mechanism and a step toward healing and growth. Here’s a place to start.” Kathy Brown Certified Aware Parenting Instructor Board of Directors Kathy’s Place, A Center for Grieving Children “Outstanding! The bubble analogy helps children and adults to better understand bipolar disorder.” Mary Baig Mother and Elementary School Teacher

Bipolar Disorder and Depression (Health Watch)

Susan Dudley Gold, Linda Zamvil

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Will's Choice: A Suicidal Teen, a Desperate Mother, and a Chronicle of Recovery

Gail Griffith

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Worthy of a Nobel Prize for Brilliance and Generosity 5 out of 5 stars.
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Reading this book was one of the most affecting entertainment experiences I have ever had. I venture to say that not since the 12-hour 1973 TV documentary, 'An American Family', has there been -- in print or on video -- as fully realized a portrait of a family in crisis as is portrayed in this astonishing work. The story begins with the highest possible drama in recounting the near-fatal suicide attempt of an exceptionally bright, seemingly well-adjusted 17-year-old boy in the bedroom of the upper middle class D.C. home he shared with two loving and dedicated parents. In fact, at the time of his attempt, Will was actually being raised by four remarkable parents, as both his mother (author Gail Griffith with whom he was living when he overdosed on anti-depressant drugs intending to die) and his father (with whom he was also extremely close) had each acquired a second spouse; not only had the respective step-parents embraced Will as if he were their natural child, but the four adults had achieved unusual harmony amongst themselves, beautifully integrating their extended families. No post-divorce rancor or other trauma, no major drug or alcohol problems, few dark clouds of any kind appeared to have unleashed the violent storm that nearly destroyed a promising young man. Partial answers to the riddle of why Will crashed are suggested by Griffith's history of her own lengthy depression and hospitalization, as well as her painfully detailed portrait of Will's girlfriend, Megan, who was also suffering from severe depression as well as an addiction to cutting her skin with razor blades and knives. Indeed, Griffith, in securing the right to publish contemporaneous letters and diary notes from young Megan Mathews (interspersed with those of Will and many other family members) tells a story of a second deeply-troubled self-mutilating teen, who, like Will, eventually manages to regain her mental health; not only does the quality of Megan's writing add an excellent further dimension to Griffith's story, but I feel certain that the excerpts from Megan are our introduction to an uncommonly talented writer -- whose own books I eagerly look forward to reading. As Will rallies from a 2-day coma, his family confronts their fears that he might attempt a second try, as well as guilt and anger over the mystery of what led to the first attempt. Griffith ably stitches together the story of Will's earlier years and then recounts the intensive family effort to locate what proves to be a rare and remarkable institution, Montana Academy, which accepts Will and shepards his year-long recovery to where he regains a strong will to live and resume normal life in the 'real' world. Griffith pauses throughout her narrative to alert parents to what she learned from this excruciating experience -- how to foretell suicide threats, how to diagnose and deal with depressed children, how to work with psychiatrists and other doctors, how to evaluate and manage anti-depressant drugs, and many other insights into preserving family mental health. Virtually no names are fictionalized in this book, which adds to its authenticity and underlines the courage of the many family members, friends, and others who cooperated in this supremely generous offering -- which no parent should miss the opportunity to learn from.

Editorial Review:

On March 11, 2001, seventeen-year-old Will ingested a near-fatal dose of his antidepressant medication, an event that would forever change his life and the lives of his family. In Will's Choice, his mother, Gail Griffith, tells the story of her family's struggle to renew Will's interest in life and to regain their equilibrium in the aftermath.

Griffith intersperses her own finely wrought prose with dozens of letters and journal entries from family and friends, including many from Will himself. A memoir with a social conscience, Will's Choice lays bare the social and political challenges that American families face in combating this most mysterious and stigmatized of illnesses. In Gail Griffith, depressed teens have found themselves a formidable advocate, and in the evocative and fiercely compelling narrative of Will's Choice, we all discover the promise of a second chance.

Overcoming Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents (Issues in Parenting)

Miriam Kaufman

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In clear and accessible language, Dr. Miriam Kaufman explains what teen depression is, and how it can be overcome. She give parents a thorough overview with the most up-to-date medical knowledge, and includes many illustrative case histories.

To aid in the search for someone who can diagnose your teen and recommend appropriate help, Dr. Kaufman outlines current medical approaches, including therapy and drug treatments, as well as alternative treatments. In a broad-ranging question-and-answer section she addresses many of the specific concerns of parents, and of teenagers themselves.

Other important factors such as gender and sexuality differences, related medical and psychiatric disorders, substance abuse and poverty are discussed in detail. Dr. Kaufman outlines the warning signs of suicide and offers professional advice on how it can be prevented.

"This book is first rate -- it will be of great value to parents and teenagers alike." (Dr. Stan Kutcher, MD, FRCPC, Professor and Head of Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University)

"With its comprehensive, easy to read approach, this book is an excellent resource, not just for parents and teens, but also for university students dealing with depression. The chapter on alternative treatments is especially helpful." (Samuel Parrish, MD, Director of Student Health and Wellness Center,Johns Hopkins University)

My Kind of Sad: What It's Like to Be Young and Depressed

Kate Scowen

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Helping teens deal with depression.

"Once you've been through it and you're able to get out of it, then you can handle pretty much anything." - Caroline, age 19

Written to be read by teens themselves, My Kind of Sad lays out the facts on moodiness, depression, and the stresses of teenaged life. From the factors affecting how kids feel to the signs of serious depression, the book explores youth-specific mental health issues and offers teens expert advice on how to find help for themselves or help a friend in need.

To help kids differentiate between general worries and something more serious, the topics include: - reactive depression (a mood) vs. clinical depression (a mood disorder) - bipolar disorder - anxiety disorders (panic attacks, posttraumatic stress disorder) - disordered eating (how food affects mood) vs. eating disorders (diseases that can kill) - self-mutilation (cutting) - suicide and warning signs - treatment options

Along with constructive guidance from professionals and stats from the latest studies, the book shares thoughts and feelings from teens who have experienced different forms of depression. Complete with pages of resources to help learn more, My Kind of Sad is a valuable ally in the battle against hopelessness.

Self Mutilation (Introducing Issues With Opposing Viewpoints)

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