A Note to You, Our Reader
Chapter 1: Depression and Teens
Chapter 2: Getting Help
Chapter 3: The Loop of Depression
Chapter 4: The Impact of Your Behavior
Chapter 5: The Impact of Your Thoughts Chapter 6: Effective Problem
Solving
Chapter 7: Active Coping
Chapter 8: The Mind-Body Connection
Chapter 9: Developing Your Strengths
Chapter 10: Strength in Numbers
Chapter 11: Summing It Up to Survive and Thrive Appendix
Resources
About the Authors
Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, is the co-author of several
self-help books. She has been in private practice working with
children, teens, and families for over thirty years. Dr. Toner
earned her PhD from the University of Virginia and completed two
post-doctoral programs (in pediatric psychology and adolescent
medicine) at the University of Maryland Medical School. Dr. Toner
also serves as lead facilitator and consultant on a project on
medical ethics led by Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is the mother of three grown
children and lives with her husband in Baltimore.
Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in
private practice, working for more than thirty-five years with
youth and their families. Interested in bringing the general
principles of cognitive–behavioral therapy to families everywhere,
she is the co-author of What to Do When It's Not Fair, What to Do
When Mistakes Make You Quake, and What to Do When You Feel Too Shy.
She lives with her husband in Baltimore. They have two grown
children. Visit Dr. Freeland at www.clairefreelandphd.com
“The design allows readers to pick and choose areas of interest.
Each chapter ends with a journal idea and a list of topics
previously addressed. VERDICT Readers looking for help for
themselves or a friend will find that this slim volume is
chock-full of easy-to-implement ideas for those living with
depression.”—School Library Journal
“In their balanced approach, Toner and Freeland off information in
a supportive, noncondescending way and treat depression like the
serious issue it is, all while maintaining an ultimately positive
outlook.”—Booklist
“Well written, easily understood, and jargon-free. The authors have
appealed directly to the teen in a manner that empowers rather than
stigmatizes.”—James M. Foley, DEd, Licensed Psychologist; author of
Danny and the Blue Cloud: Coping With Childhood Depression
“This engaging and well-written book offers a user-friendly,
accessible version of CBT for adolescent depression. It provides
up-to-date and practical information on what depressed teenagers
can do right now to start feeling better.”—Paul Rohde, PhD,
Licensed Psychologist; Senior Research Scientist, Oregon Research
Institute
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