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RESOURCES FOR YOUTH:
MENTAL HEALTH: MOOD DISORDERS AND DEPRESSION
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For more information, see our Health Topics section on Mood
Disorders and Depression.
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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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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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BPChildren
- Teen Talk |
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| Anxiety Disorders
Association of BC |
English |
Information for teens about bipolar disorder. |
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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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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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In the Mix: Depression: On the Edge |
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| In the Mix |
English
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Available at:
CMHA Mental
Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (borrow)
(Toll-free: 1-866-997-9918)
CastleWorks, Inc |
This video, co-hosted by popular music group Third Eye Blind,
covers teen angst from normal "blues," to clinical
depression, to suicide and shows when, how, and where teens
can get help. |
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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. The result
is poignant disclosure that delivers the experience of being
bipolar teens “in their own words.” As the human
face of bipolar disorder, these young people let their peers
with this disorder know they are not alone and foster understanding
among family members, caregivers, educators and mental health
professionals who view the DVD. |
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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)
Film Ideas, Inc |
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)
BPChildren |
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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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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about
Healthy Schools, please contact:
Healthy Schools
Phone: (204) 788-6679
Email: healthyschools@gov.mb.ca |
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