Hospital Programs



Outpatient Care and Support for Teens and Families



Online Resources



Recommended Bibliography

LINKS

Support Groups

Reach Out - Get Through Tough Times

The Depression and Bipolar Alliance

The Mental Health Research Association

NAMI-Cook County North Suburban

ANAD - www.anad.org
Contact ANAD for help, support, or more information about eating disorders at:
P.O. Box 7 Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: 847-831-3438

Medical Information for Teens and Parents

PhysiciansMedGuide.org

coolnurse.com/depression.htm

www.linksyouth.org
Links provides teenagers with resources to make informed decisions about their health and sexuality.

Suicide Prevention

Elyssa's Mission at Elyssasmission.org Facts, information, and resources.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide. Its website is full of helpful information and resources. Click onto www.afsp.org.

Jason Foundation The Jason Foundation is a national organization founded to create awareness on issues related to suicide. Go to www.jasonfoundation.com where you will find tools and resources to enable early detection of at-risk, suicidal behaviors.

Adolescent Depression

Go to www.parentsmedguide.org to download a copy of the Parents Med Guide. This booklet offers practical advice to parents of children and adolescents struggling with depression.

Local Bereavement Support:

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide

Willow House for Families and Children - www.willowhouse.org
Willow House provides bereavement support services, community outreach and education as well as crisis intervention for families and communities dealing with death and dying.

Important Articles on Depression

The Age of Despair - Understanding teenage depression

For an overview and facts on depression, go to www.webmd.com. This website contains important information on the symptoms and types of depression along with options for treatment and care.

Childhood Depression: What It Looks Like, What To Do

Child Depression: What Should Parents Do?

American Psychological Association

Mental Health Recovery & WRAP

School-Based Program Teaches Skills That Stave Off Depression

Teen Suicide is Preventable

Adolescent Depression Awareness Program

ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE:A Comprehensive Empirical Intervention for Prevention and Treatment

Child & Adolescent Action Center

Education and Information on Mental Illness

NAMI Youth (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Information and links to educate individuals about mental illness

Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
A parent-led, not-for-profit, web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset bipolar disorder.

Naomi Ruth Cohen Charitable Foundation
Promotes educational programs and supports organizations engaged in bipolar and other mental illness research, education, self-help, anti-discrimination and advocacy.

Red Flags A site developed by Mental Health Association of Summit County, Ohio offering information on depression in children and adolescents.

Fun To Explore

www.whatiwishyouknew.com
A writing forum for teens.

http://www.copecaredeal.org/

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