Recovering from Depression: A Workbook for Teens, Revised Edition

By Mary Ellen Copeland, Mary Copeland "M.A. M.S.", Stuart Copans M.D.

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557665923
• ISBN13: 9781557665928
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Brookes Publishing Company
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.1" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

quite helpful

I have used this workbook with several adolescent girls with depression. The exercises were helpful and it was easy to understand.

I am Recovering

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.