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RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:
MENTAL HEALTH: MOOD DISORDERS
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For more information, see our Health Topics section on Mood
Disorders and Depression.
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Depression and Suicide |
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| Addictions Foundation
of Manitoba |
English
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Available at:
AFM
William Potoroka Memorial Library (borrow) (Toll-free:
1-866-805-8885) |
A list of resources available at the AFM (ex. Books, videos,
websites, journal, etc). |
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Manitoba
Farm and Rural Stress Line |
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| Manitoba Farm
and Rural Stress Line |
English |
The Manitoba Farm and Rural Stress Line (MFRSL) provides information,
support, counselling and referrals to farm and rural families
throughout the province. |
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Mood
Disorders Association of Manitoba |
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| Mood Disorders
Association of Manitoba |
English |
Provides information, education, and support to those affected
by unipolar affective disorder (depression) and bipolar disorder
(manic depression), their families and friends, health care
professionals and the general public. |
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Beyond the Blues: Child and Youth
Depression |
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| National Film
Board of Canada |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
National Film Board of Canada |
Through the personal stories of three young people, this documentary
traces the journey of depression, from early signs and symptoms,
to assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The documentary also
helps shatter some stereotypes. |
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Depression
Toolkit |
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| BC Partners for
Mental Health and Addictions Information |
English |
A manual specially tailored for those with a diagnosis of
depression or other mood disorders. |
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Mood
Disorder Society of Canada |
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| The Mood Disorders
Society of Canada |
English |
Mood Disorder Society of Canada provides a national voice
for consumers and families. The website offers information
and resources about mood disorders and mental illness. |
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Bipolar Disorder |
Ages 10 - 17 |
| By Judith Peacock |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local
or online bookstores |
This book explains how people with bipolar disorder alternate
between two opposite and extreme emotions. |
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BPChildren |
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| Anxiety Disorders
Association of BC |
English |
Information and resources about bipolar disorder. |
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Brandon and the Bipolar Bear |
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| By Tracy Anglada |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
BPChildren |
The story on DVD for children with bipolar disorder. It brings
comfort and hope to those who suffer from this illness. The
DVD will also be a wonderful tool when presenting the story
to larger groups such as classrooms. |
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Depression : How to recognize it,
where to get help |
Age 10 - 17 |
| By Judith Peacock |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstores |
This book explains what depression is, its effects and how
to get treatment. |
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Depressed Teens |
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| DepressedTeens.com |
English |
A site dedicated to help teenagers and their parents and educators
understand the signs and symptoms of teenage depression and
provide resources for those ready to reach out and get the
help they need. |
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Growing Up Sad : Childhood Depression
and Its Treatment |
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| By Leon Cytryn
and Donald McKnew |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Winnipeg Public
Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores |
This book has been written to provide hope and help for parents,
educators, health professionals and policy makers of children
and youth who suffer from depression. It provides valuable
information on understanding, treating and preventing depression
in children and youth. This book also includes resources on
new classes of antidepressant drugs, continuity of mood disorders
across the life span and epidemiological research on the clarification
of the coexistence of depression with other mental health
disorders. |
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If Your Child Is Bipolar : The Parent-to-Parent
Guide to Living with and Loving a Bipolar Child |
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| By Cindy Singer |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstores |
This guide empowers parents as they struggle with a child
who may be bipolar. The authors' own family experiences, stories
from hundreds of other parents of bipolar children, and input
from a wide range of mental health professionals provide parents
with specific information to deal with the everyday but incredibly
challenging issues confronting the entire family. |
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In Our Own Words: Teens With Bipolar
Disorder: Facts About Bipolar Disorder |
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| The Josselyn Center |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
Several teens tell their compelling stories of self-discovery
and functioning as bipolar individuals. The DVD provides an
inside glimpse into the lives and emotions of these young
people through revealing first-person accounts of awareness
of their illness and how they manage it today. |
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Lost & Found: Young People Talk
About Depression |
Age 11 - 20 |
| Film Ideas, Inc.
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English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
This video is intended to stimulated discussions for young
adults on the difficult issues of depression. It features
adolescents who share their personal experience with depression. |
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My Bipolar, Roller Coaster, Feeling
Book. |
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| By Hebert
Bryna |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
The purpose of this workbook is to help the child with bipolar
disorder better understand his or her feelings and practice
strategies for dealing with those feelings in a socially appropriate
manner. |
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Raising a Moody Child : How to Cope
with Depression and Bipolar Disorder |
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| By Mary A. Fristad |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Winnipeg Public
Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores |
This book provides practical advice and proven strategies
for coping with children with depression and bipolar disorder.
Highlights teaching troubled children how to manage their
moods. Also discusses how to finding the right professional
help, and how to detect diagnostic errors. |
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Recovering from Depression : A Workbook
for Teens |
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| By Stuart Copans
and Ellen Mary Copeland |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstores |
This book helps you recognize if you're depressed, learn what
you can do to feel better, and build a safety plan to stay
well. |
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The Adolescent Depression Workbook |
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| By Ellen Mary
Copeland |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstores |
This book guides you through the process of finding help for
yourself and getting on the road the feeling happy and healthy. |
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The Bipolar Child: The Definite and
Reassuring Guide to Childhood's Most Misunderstood Disorder |
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| By Demitri Papolos
and Janice Papolos |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Winnipeg Public
Library (borrow)
Local or online bookstores |
This book will help families understand the out-of-control
child. It includes moving, well-written, and sensitive accounts
from many families who have experienced early onset of this
very disabling disorder. |
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The Childhood Depression Sourcebook |
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| By Jeffery A.
Miller |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstores |
This guide provides valuable knowledge and insight into why
children get depressed, how to identify the symptoms, and
where to find appropriate treatment. |
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Turbo Max: A story for Siblings of
Children with Bipolar Disorder |
Ages 8 - 12 |
| By Tracy Anglada |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918) |
This book is a journey from confusion to understanding, from
embarrassment to advocacy, from anger and guilt to acceptance.
It's a journey that all siblings of children with bipolar
disorder need to make in their own way and time. |
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Understanding your Teenager's Depression
: Issues, Insights, and Practical Guidance for Parents |
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| By Kathleen McCoy |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Local or online bookstores |
Provides parents with the information and understanding about
teenage depression. |
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Why Isn't My Child Happy: a video
guide about childhood depression |
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| Neurology, Learning
& Behavior Center |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
Special Needs Project
ADD Warehouse |
This video features child psychologist, Dr. Sam Goldstein,
and it offers information concerning the causes of depression
in youth, warning signs, the process of diagnosis, proven
and unproven treatments, and guidelines for parents, educators,
and professionals, in helping their depressed children. |
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