Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression by Lisa M. Schab

Despite what you might have been told, the feelings of sadness and hopelessness you may be struggling with are probably not "just a phase" or "something you'll grow out of." As many as 20 percent of people your age have symptoms of serious depression, yet many teens and even many adults don't recognize the signs. Only half of depressed teens get the help they need to overcome these feelings. If you're feeling depressed, this workbook offers things you can do, both on your own and with a counselor, to feel better. The activities in Beyond the Blues can help you cope with sad and difficult feelings, find new ways to make friends, and deal with conflicts. Little by little and on your own schedule, you can make small changes in your life that will lead you to a brighter, more enjoyable future.

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Cheer Up: The Depression and Self-Esteem Workbook by Jerry Wilde Ph.D.

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Cheer Up is the newest book in the successful Hot Stuff series. This handy guide is designed to help kids work through their depression and self-esteem issues in a way that's positive and effective. Author Jerry Wilde has used his experience as a school psychologist to create a workbook that is proven effective in giving kids the tools to break out of the ruts of depression and low self-esteem. Kids will learn: --How to think differently so they can feel differently --What causes depression and low self-esteem --How to stop worrying about what other people think --And much more EXCERPT: Why are you reading this book? I decided to write this book because I think I can help you learn the skills necessary to understand and overcome feelings of depression and low self-esteem. I've written several other books about depression, but they were for counselors and psychologists, not for students. This one is just for you. Are you ready to hear about the hard part? You had to know there was a catch, didn't you? There's always a catch. Okay, here it is. Since there really isn't any magic in the world, you won't feel differently if you don't think and act differently. Your friends, parents, teachers, dogs, cats, and gerbils can't make you feel better. I certainly can't magically fix your life with a book, but I can help you learn some ideas and activities that have been proven to work. To feel better you're going to have to actually do some of the things that I'll be suggesting. Your life won't suddenly be perfect, but you'll feel better. Over the years I've worked with hundreds of students and they've had a lot of luck with the ideas I'm going to teach you. You can learn to have a happier life, but it will not be easy. If you work hard at the things in this book, you'll feel better. If you don't work hard, you probably won't. You are totally free to choose. But keep in mind you are also free to experience all the unhappiness your heart can bear. Learning to "un-depress" yourself is like learning any new skill. It takes a lot of hard work and practice. There are absolutely no shortcuts, but the rewards are worth the effort. I want you to understand the way this book is laid out. The first half of the book will be explaining important concepts about depression and low self-esteem. The last half will be spent applying what you've learned to your life. Now, it's time to get to work.

My Feeling Better Workbook: Help for Kids Who Are Sad & Depressed by Sara Hamil

There are many ways to help children who are sad and depressed, and you might not even realize how much you can do to make your child feel better. By working through this book, guiding your child through just one activity a day, you can empower him or her with the skills necessary to overcome sadness and low self-esteem and live an active, joyful life. The forty-two simple activities in this workbook help kids explore their feelings and combat the negative self-talk that depletes their motivation and self-esteem. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and art therapy, this series of activities is designed to help children cope with painful feelings and feel happy again. Studies have shown that teaching these social and emotional skills to children at the onset of their depression can prevent it from becoming more serious in adolescence and beyond. Once children learn these skills, they will not only feel better, but also become more self-confident, capable, and willing to enjoy the best of what life has to offer.