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Dec 2009  |  By Mibs  |  Comments (0)

Make It Better Guide To Teen Depression

You want to be the best parent you can be–and when your teen is hurting, you're looking for answers. Make It Better offers this guide to local and national resources on teen depression:

Make It Better Articles:

Therapy Isn't a Cure-All, But Opening Up is a Good Start

Teen Therapy: Depression Finds Unlikely Advocate in Wilmette Teen

Teen Therapy: Finding the Right Therapist

Teen Therapy: 4 Common Pitfalls and How to Troubleshoot Them

North Shore Nonprofit Erika's Lighthouse Introduces Handbook on Depression

Local Organizations:

Bark 4 Care

Erika's Lighthouse

National Organizations:

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Books:

Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression
Lisa M. Schab, LCSW
Instant Help Books, $10

 

 

Beyond Blue: Surviving Depression & Anxiety and Making the Most of Bad Genes
Therese Borchard
Center Street, $15

 

 

 

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness
Daniel G. Amen
Three Rivers Press, $11