Best 7 Adolescent Depression Books For Parents

1. Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions

By Pat Harvey & Britt H. Rathbone

This much-needed book will give you the tools needed to help your teen regulate his or her emotions. In addition, you’ll learn the skills for managing your own reactions so you can survive these difficult years and help your teen thrive.

2. Rescuing Your Teenager from Depression

By Norman T. Berlinger M.D.

In this book, Dr. Norman T. Berlinger offers 10 Parental Partnering Strategies based on his own experiences and on interviews with parents of depressed teens and mental health professionals.

Dr. Berlinger’s tips will help concerned parents differentiate true depression from moodiness, be alert to suicide risks, monitor medication effectiveness, and spot signs of relapse.

3. Parents Guide to Teenager Anxiety and Depression

By S.L. Clark

In Parents Guide to Teenager Anxiety and Depression, you will discover:

* 25+ effective strategies to build a positive home and help your teen overcome the struggles of anxiety and depression
* The mind of your teen – dive into their brain and understand what goes on inside to paint a better picture
* The emotional rollercoaster that comes with being a teen – uncover what it is that leads to anxiety and depression
* The true role of a parent so you can make sure you are raising your teen the right way
* The truth about anxiety and depression in teens – know the symptoms, signs, and causes
* A look into the online world – understand what kind of teen your child is in this new, innovative world
* The results of anxiety and depression – stop your child from succumbing to substance abuse or suicide before it’s too late
And much more.

4. Adolescent Depression

By Francis Mark Mondimore, Patrick Kelly

Incorporating the latest research from the field of adolescent psychiatry, this comprehensive and compassionate guide answers questions that many parents have, including:

* What are the symptoms of depression in teenagers?
* How is depression diagnosed?
* What is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder, and which does my child have?
* How can I find the best mental health professional team for my child?
* What kinds of counseling and psychotherapy are available?
* Are medications safe, and how does a doctor choose a medication for my child?
* What can I do if my adolescent is using alcohol, crystal meth, marijuana, or other substances?
* How do autism and Asperger’s syndrome, eating disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, ADHD, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder interact with depression?
* What should I do if I sense that my child is in danger?
* With all of this going on, how can I take care of myself?

5. Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

By Roy Petitfils

Roy Petitfils—a Catholic author, speaker, and psychotherapist—offers information and advice on:

* the major causes of stress and anxiety in teens today
* differentiating healthy stress from toxic stress
* simple steps to take after identifying a hurting kid, beginning with how to assess whether and how to step in
* the art of listening

He explores the support and comfort available through the sacraments, Catholic devotions, different forms of prayer, and reading the Bible.

6. Seen

By Will Hutcherson, NCC Chinwé Williams, PhD, LPC

In this book, Will and Dr. Chinwé will help you…

• Understand how the brain works when someone is in despair
• Learn why some of the things you’d think would help sometimes make matters worse
• Discover simple yet powerful tools you can use every day to connect with a kid or teenager to help them heal

7. The Disappearing Girl

By Lisa Machoian

The Disappearing Girl, the first book on depression in teenage girls, helps parents understand:
• Why silence reflects a girl’s desperate wish for inclusion, not isolation
• Subtle differences between teen angst and problem behavior
• Vulnerabilities in dating, friendships, school, and families
• How, if untreated, girls will carry feelings of helplessness, anger, and depression into adulthood