WILMETTE, IL, -- The The Balanced Mind Foundation (The Balanced Mind Foundation), an advocacy organization providing education and support for families, has acquired depressedteens.com, an educational site for teens, their parents, and teachers. The site appeals directly to teen audiences, to help them recognize signs of depressive disorders, communicate openly, and seek treatment. It presents information about teen depression and bipolar disorder, and encourages reflection and discussion among young people watching the award-winning film Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression. The Balanced Mind Foundation will also distribute a DVD of the 30-minute film.

• Checklist/About Day for Night 
• Permission Form
•  Lesson 1: Overview of Depression  
• Lesson 2: Seeking Help for Depression 
• Lesson 3: Substance Abuse and Teenage Depression   
• Viewing Guide and Preview Questionnaire 
• Frequently Asked Questions About Teenage Depression 
• Handout 1: Depression: Illness v. Mood  
• Handout 2: Questions About Depression
• Handout 3: Questions for Public Service Announcement 
• Handout 4: Resources Fact Sheet 
• Questions Regarding Concerns for a Close Friend 
• Research Topic Questions
• Other Resources