Depression : a teen's guide to survive and thrive

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Title:

Depression : a teen's guide to survive and thrive

Author:

Toner, Jacqueline B., author.

ISBN:

9781433822742

Physical Description:

vi, 154 pages ; 22 cm.

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.

Subject Term:

Depression in adolescence -- Treatment.

Cognitive therapy.

Added Author:

Freeland, Claire A. B.,

Local Subject:

Teen nonfiction collection.

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

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"Readers looking for help for themselves or a friend will find that this slim volume is chock-full of easy-to-implement ideas for those living with depression."-- School Library Journal

Teens get a great deal of information and guidance on many things from study skills to college admissions to test taking...and the list goes on. But many teens get no direct instruction about how to manage difficult emotions. This lack of direction can be hard because teens are at an age vulnerable to depression. While people often use the word "depression" to describe a momentary mood, the same term is also used to label a more serious and long-lasting problem that can interfere with many aspects of a person's life. It's that second definition that is the focus of this book.

Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive is a guidebook for teenagers who are depressed or at risk for depression, full of useful information, helpful self-reflection quizzes, and easy-to-do exercises. 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.

Author Notes

Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, is the co-author of several self-help books. She has been in private practice working with children, teens, and families for over thirty years. Dr. Toner earned her PhD from the University of Virginia and completed two post-doctoral programs (in pediatric psychology and adolescent medicine) at the University of Maryland Medical School. Dr. Toner also serves as lead facilitator and consultant on a project on medical ethics led by Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is the mother of three grown children and lives with her husband in Baltimore.

Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice, working for more than thirty-five years with youth and their families. Interested in bringing the general principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy to families everywhere, she is the co-author of What to Do When It's Not Fair , What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake , and What to Do When You Feel Too Shy . She lives with her husband in Baltimore. They have two grown children. Visit Dr. Freeland at www.clairefreelandphd.com

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up-This title addresses clinical depression for teens. The authors, both licensed psychologists, assert from the outset that in addition to the exercises introduced and discussed within the book, professional care and treatment may be necessary. Depression is defined, and coping mechanisms are sprinkled throughout, many of which teens can do at home. For instance, keeping a journal, strategies for turning negative feelings into positive ones, and lists of people who can be of help are suggested. The design allows readers to pick and choose areas of interest. Each chapter ends with a journal idea and a list of topics previously addressed. VERDICT Readers looking for help for themselves or a friend will find that this slim volume is chock-full of -easy-to-implement ideas for those living with depression.-Elizabeth Kahn, Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Avondale, LA © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Teens battling depression, or who know someone who is depressed, or who simply need tips on self-care, should turn to this comprehensive and straightforward offering from the American Psychological Association. Divided into 11 chapters, the book first covers what depression is (differentiating it from suicide), how to find help, how thoughts and behaviors impact depression, and how to find hope even in the darkest of times. Because this is written from a cognitive-behavior-therapy standpoint, the activities and journal entries are focused on identifying the reader's thoughts and behaviors and modifying them. Though the exercises may seem a bit too much like those of a typical self-help book at times, they fit within the context of the chapter. In their balanced approach, Toner and Freeland offer information in a supportive, noncondescending way and treat depression like the serious issue it is, all while maintaining an ultimately positive outlook. This would fit well in both a public and school library, but also in a school psychologist's office and for anyone concerned about the mental health of teens.--Linsenmeyer, Erin Copyright 2017 Booklist

A Note to You, Our Reader	p. 1
Chapter 1 Depression and Teens	p. 7
Chapter 2 Getting Help	p. 21
Chapter 3 The Loop of Depression	p. 31
Chapter 4 The Impact of Your Behavior	p. 43
Chapter 5 The Impact of Your Thoughts	p. 59
Chapter 6 Effective Problem Solving	p. 77
Chapter 7 Active Coping	p. 91
Chapter 8 The Mind-Body Connection	p. 97
Chapter 9 Developing Your Strengths	p. 111
Chapter 10 Strength in Numbers	p. 123
Chapter 11 Summing It Up to Survive and Thrive	p. 137
Appendix	p. 141
Resources	p. 145
Index	p. 149
About the Authors	p. 153

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