Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-147) and index.
Contents:
Depression and teens -- Getting help -- The loop of depression -- The impact of your behavior -- The impact of your thoughts -- Effective problem solving -- Active coping -- The mind-body connection -- Developing your strengths -- Strength in numbers -- Summing it up to survive and thrive.
Summary:
"Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive is a guidebook for teenagers who are depressed or at risk for depression. This guide discusses depression and provides guidance on cognitive behavioral therapy principles to help teens take a problem-solving, strategy-based approach to deal with depressed moods, thoughts, and behavior. Intended to serve as an adjunct to therapy, this is a very practical and easy-to-read book that is not overwhelming for teens." -- Amazon.com.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.