Depression : insights and tips for teenagers

Cognevich, Christie 1984- (author.).

Summary: "This book offers relatable situations and strategies to guide teens struggling with mental health--including identifying signs of struggle, recognizing stress factors, and offering strategies to escape harmful mental habits which can leave individuals feeling vulnerable, helpless, or in despair"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781538137604
ISBN: 9781538137604
ISBN: 1538137607
ISBN: 9781544455907
ISBN: 1544455909
ISBN: 9781538137611
Physical Description: print
xi, 163 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I. What is depression? -- Exploring advice and guidance -- Exploring depression -- Taking the first steps to healing -- Looking at the numbers -- Part II. Coping with depression -- The problem with stress -- Effectively dealing with stress -- The stressors: body image, health issues, sexuality and gender, academics, social media -- Exploring the thoughts-feelings-behaviors cycle -- The problem with forced positivity -- Effectively dealing with emotional discomfort -- Exploring relationships: friends, peers, family issues, social isolation -- Part III. Resolution and resources -- Maintaining your light -- Exploring self-care -- Exploring meditation strategies -- Building your safety plan.