Tag: depression

Overcoming Death of a TV Show, Surprising Source of Depression

Submitted by Flipswitch on Friday, February 3, 2012 - 10:40am

Did you know the end of a TV show can cause depression? Whether you're upset over a recently cancelled or soon to be cancelled show, here are 4 ways to deal with the loss.

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American Idol Contestant with Bipolar Delivers Stunning Performance & Story

Submitted by Flipswitch on Friday, January 27, 2012 - 7:00pm

Shelby Tweten, teenaged contestant, talked about having bipolar. See 3 lessons we can learn from her.

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Top 10 List: What NOT To Say & What TO Say to a Depressed Person

Submitted by Flipswitch on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 7:31pm

Ever feel like your friends don't know what to say? Share this podcast. OR Do you love someone who's depressed but never have the right words? Listen up!

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Impact Series Pt 5: Stigma-Busting Activities + How You Can Erase Stigma Daily

Submitted by Flipswitch on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 6:10pm

Claire finishes her story from Pt 4. Now, she tells us about activities she's put on as Co-President of her LETS Club and students she's helped!

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It Was More Than Teen Angst

Submitted by Cinda on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 12:00am
  • Depression affects students of all academic levels, social positions and economic statuses.
  • Depression in children and teenagers has devastating impact on the crucial stages of social, emotional and cognitive development, with far-reaching and negative impact on these young lives.
  • One in five young people have some sort of mental health condition; one in eight has a serious depression.

Despite these daunting statistics, a mere 30% of these students receive any sort of intervention or treatment. The other 70% simply struggle through the pain, doing their best to make it to adulthood. If this were the case with child and adolescent cancer there would be an outcry from the public.

I know these statistics well. I know that educators have a unique opportunity to recognize and support students struggling with depression yet often are either unaware or simply aren’t sure of the severity or need for intervention and therefore do nothing. Parents may well be in the same camp. Is it “teenage angst”? Growing pains? Typical of a child who may be in the middle of a family crisis? A young person having problems with friends, feeling left out or deserted?

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New Partnership to Help Teens With Depression

Submitted by Susan Resko on Monday, January 16, 2012 - 6:00am

Susan Resko, The Balanced Mind Foundation Executive Directorby Susan Resko, The Balanced Mind Foundation Executive Director

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Impact Series Pt 4: How to Break Stigma Even If You Care What Others Think of You

Submitted by Flipswitch on Friday, January 13, 2012 - 4:40pm

Meet, Claire, a student who's Co-President of her college's LETS Club. What is LETS?

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Impact Series Pt 3: Why Size Doesn't Matter When it Comes to Breaking Stigma!

Submitted by Flipswitch on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 5:20pm

Ever feel like you're the only one who cares about destroying stigma! Hear why you can have hope no matter where you are.

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Parent Handbook on Childhood and Adolescent Depression

January 9, 2012

Click book to download printable PDF:

TABLE OF CONTENTS
(click book cover above to download)

SECTION ONE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE

CHAPTER ONE: a few facts about depression

CHAPTER TWO: getting help

  • where to begin
  • finding the right help
  • getting treatment

CHAPTER THREE: at home

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Impact Series Pt 2: Stigma-Busting Tips from a Basketball Star, Singer/Songwriter, & Other Speakers

Submitted by Flipswitch on Friday, January 6, 2012 - 6:46pm

For years, one man saved people's lives on the Golden Gate Bridge. What did he do that was so powerful? Listen to find out.

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