Raising Black Children: Two Leading Psychiatrists Confront the Educational, Social and Emotional Problems Facing Black Children, by James P. Comer, MD & Alvin F. Poussaint (1992)
Two of America’s most trusted and respected authorities on child care—provide answers to nearly 1000 questions on the problem of raising African-American children. “A necessary addition to all parenting and parent-teacher collections.”—Library Journal.
ADD/ADHD Parenting Tips
Helping Children and Teens with Attention Deficit Disorder
At Helpguide.org
By Melinda Smith, MA & Jeanne Segal, PhD
Last updated: June 2016
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/add-adhd/attention-deficit-disorder-adhd-parenting-tips.htm
Erin’s Law PSA
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
Published on Aug 17, 2015
Speak Truth to Power, a project of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, created this PSA featuring Erin Merryn and Julianna Margulies discussing the importance of Erin’s Law, urging states that have not passed the law to do so. The PSA was created to accompany a Speak Truth to Power (STTP) lesson about Erin’s story, sexual abuse awareness and the power of resilience. This lesson will be added to the existing STTP curriculum, taught to millions of students all over the world, which uses the powerful stories of human rights defenders to help students self-identify as human right defenders and create change in their classrooms and beyond. The lesson will be available August 31st.
Speaking of Divorce: How to Talk with Your Kids and Help Them Cope, by Roberta Beyer, JD & Kent Winchester, JD (Author) (2001)
Children and Divorce
Helping Kids Cope with Separation and Divorce
From HelpGuide.org
Tips and Tools for Helping Yourself or a Friend
The teenage years can be tough, and it’s perfectly normal to feel sad or irritable every now and then. But if these feelings don’t go away or become so intense that you can’t handle them, you may be suffering from depression. The good news is that you don’t have to feel this way. Help is available and you have more power than you think. There are many things you can do to help yourself or a friend start feeling better.
At Help Guide.org
Video For Parents By Teens
From Erika’s Lighthouse
Published on Sep 17, 2012
What teens wish their parents knew about depression.
Erika’s Lighthouse
A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression
897 ½ Greenbay Road
Winnetka, IL 60093
847-386-6481
847-446-7700
Their videos at:
http://www.erikaslighthouse.org/educational-videos
The truth about teen depression
By Megan Shinnick
TEDxYouth@BeaconStreet
Published on Feb 6, 2015
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences.
Through her own story, social activist Megan Shinnick points out the misconceptions and actual importance of depression, as well as the societal flaws responsible for the increase in the illness among teens. Perhaps the increased pressures put on students create the situation, while the majority of schools don’t have the necessary resources to aid students who suffer depression or anxiety. Megan asks each of us to make a difference in the way society both views and deals with depression.
Teenage depression isn’t just bad moods and the occasional melancholy—it’s a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Teen depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self-loathing and self-mutilation, pregnancy, violence, and even suicide. But as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many ways you can help. Talking about the problem and offering support can go a long way toward getting your teenager back on track.
Parent’s Guide to Teen Depression
Learn the Signs of Depression in Teens and How You Can Help
Teenage depression isn’t just bad moods and the occasional melancholy—it’s a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Teen depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self-loathing and self-mutilation, pregnancy, violence, and even suicide. But as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many ways you can help. Talking about the problem and offering support can go a long way toward getting your teenager back on track.
At HelpGuide.org
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/teen-depression-signs-help.htm
Teen Depression
From The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a part of The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teen-depression/index.shtml
Rescuing Your Teenager from Depression, by Norman T. Berlinger, MD. (2006)
Dr. Norman T. Berlinger initially missed the signs of his own son’s depression. But by drawing on his love for his son, as well as his skills and training as a doctor, he developed a set of techniques to help lead his son out of depression. In this book, he 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.
One in eight teens is depressed, but Rescuing Your Teenager from Depression shows that there are ways parents can help.
Don’t let your child become another statistic — read this book.