Teens

Visit the Families for Depression Awareness to learn more about understanding and recognizing depression in teens and options for treatment.


Youth Substance Abuse Treatments
If you or someone you know is looking for help counseling a youth with alcohol or drug abuse issues please reference this referral guide.
Tip Sheet for Therapists of LGBTQ Teens
A number of helpful tips and approaches for individuals working with LGBTQ youth who may need mental health support. The tips are geared toward professional therapists.
Teen Depression Fact Sheet
Fact sheet from Families for Depression Awareness.
Youth Substance Use Treatment Training, Outreach and Systems Support
If you or someone you know would like to get involved in treating youth for substance abuse issues have a look at this training resource.
Help Teens Make Healthy Choices - NIDA Toolkit for Counselors and Educators
This science-based NIDA toolkit provides facts about drugs and their effects for teachers, counselors, nurses, parent- and youth-serving organizations, and anyone with opportunities to educate teens. The science-based information and resources are designed to empower teens with the information they need to make informed decisions about their health.
Families for Depression Awareness
Website with information for supporting teens with depression.
Youth Substance Abuse Treatments
Tip Sheet for Therapists of LGBTQ Teens
A number of helpful tips and approaches for individuals working with LGBTQ youth who may need mental health support. The tips are geared toward professional therapists.
Teen Depression Fact Sheet
Fact sheet from Families for Depression Awareness.
Youth Substance Use Treatment Training, Outreach and Systems Support
Help Teens Make Healthy Choices - NIDA Toolkit for Counselors and Educators
Families for Depression Awareness

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