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Battling the Beast
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When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed TeensWhen Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens by R.N.,C. Bev Cobain
Buy used from: $0.44
A great starting point for learning about teen depression
The Freedom from Depression Workbook (Minirth Meier New Life Clinic Series)The Freedom from Depression Workbook (Minirth Meier New Life Clinic Series) by Les Carter
Buy new: $10.87 / Used from: $0.50
This workbook (and the others in this series) is a great resource from a Christian perspective
Stomping Out DepressionStomping Out Depression by Neil T. Anderson
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Neil Anderson's books are excellent for Christians who are struggling
The Blue Day BookThe Blue Day Book by Bradley Trevor Greive
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Funny and profound
Creative Journal for Teens, 2nd ed.Creative Journal for Teens, 2nd ed. by Lucia Capacchione
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $5.13
A guide for exploring your thoughts and feelings
The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression, Second EditionThe Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression, Second Edition by Mary Ellen Copeland
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $8.95
Leads you through exercises to better manage life with depression-- the first edition is better though :-(
Happiness Is A Choice For TeensHappiness Is A Choice For Teens by Paul Meier
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a more mainstream (although still Christian) book on treatment for depressed teens
The Self-Esteem CompanionThe Self-Esteem Companion by Patrick Fanning
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lots of ideas for silencing the inner critic
The Highly Sensitive PersonThe Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron Ph.D.
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sensitivity can be a gift!
The Feeling Good HandbookThe Feeling Good Handbook by David D. Burns
Buy new: $19.60 / Used from: $4.44
although I don't agree with everything in here, this book clearly explains how to change thought patterns through cognitive therapy, and the appendix has critical information about antidepressants
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for YourselfCodependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie
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for people who never learned how to care for themselves
Getting Through the Day: Strategies for Adults Hurt As ChildrenGetting Through the Day: Strategies for Adults Hurt As Children by Nancy J. Napier
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excellent book for dissociative disorders with lots of practical ideas
It Happened to Me: A Teen's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse (workbook)It Happened to Me: A Teen's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse (workbook) by William Lee Carter
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $10.22
a must-have workbook for teen/young adult survivors
Rebuilding the Garden: Healing the Spiritual Wounds of Childhood Sexual AssaultRebuilding the Garden: Healing the Spiritual Wounds of Childhood Sexual Assault by Karla McLaren
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if words like "aura" and "chakra" don't scare you off, this book has some great visualizations and exercises