10 Teacher Resources for Understanding Teen Depression

posted by: Ruthie | April 30, 2014, 08:44 PM

High school can be a difficult time psychologically, socially, and emotionally for many students. According to statistics, by the end of their teen years, 20% of young adults struggle with depression. Additionally, over 50% of teens with depression will attempt suicide at some point.

With the recent news of a mass stabbing in a Pittsburgh-area school and a renewed focus on combating mental illness, it is paramount teachers understand the facts about teen depression.

Below is a list of resources for educators interested in learning more about teen mental health:

ASCD’s Responding to A Student’s Depression
Discovery Education’s depression lesson plan
National Association of School Psychologists’ Depression: Helping Students in the Classroom
PBS’s “What is Depression?” work sheet
Suicide Prevention Resource Center’s Roles in Suicide Prevention
Schoolmentalhealth.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
US Department of Health and Human Services
American Association of Suicidology
Webinar with R.N. and author, Bev Cobain, tonight, April 30, 7pm ET.

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