Depression
Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living.More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy or both. These resources will help you recognize and understand depression and learn how to help your child or student.
Parent Resources by Grade Level
Grades TK-2
- Child Mind Institute: Depression resources to screen and support someone with depression
Books
- A kids Book on Depression-Read Aloud
Read aloud book about depression - Where Did Mommy's Smile Go?
A book on Depression- By :Kim Fluxgold (Author)
Websites
- Break Free From Depression (2005)
Online curriculum with training videos
Podcasts
- Meltdowns, Anxiety And Depression in Kids
podcast about depression and anxiety in kids
Grades 3-5
Resources
- Child Mind Institute: Depression
resources to screen and support someone with depression
Books
- A kids Book on Depression-Read Aloud
Read aloud book about depression
Websites
- Break Free From Depression (2005)
Online curriculum with training videos
Podcasts
- Meltdowns, Anxiety And Depression in Kids
podcast about depression and anxiety in kids
Apps
Grades 6-8
Resources
- Child Mind Institute: Depression
resources to screen and support someone with depression - Teens Health.Org- Depression
resources for teens about depression
Articles
- Five Myths and Facts About Depression (2021)
Infographic with information about depression
Websites
- Break Free From Depression (2005)
Online curriculum with training videos
Videos
- Teen Depression- How to Talk to your Child (Video)
video about talking to a teen about depression - 5 Signs of Teenage Depression (2019)
Discussion of depression of middle schoolers - What is Depression? (2014)
video explaining major depressive disorder
Apps
Educator Resources by Grade Level
Grades TK-2
- Child Mind Institute: Depression
resources to screen and support someone with depression
Books
- A kids Book on Depression-Read Aloud
Read aloud book about depression - Where Did Mommy's Smile Go?
A book on Depression- By :Kim Fluxgold (Author)
Websites
- Break Free From Depression (2005)
Online curriculum with training videos
Podcasts
- Meltdowns, Anxiety And Depression in Kids
podcast about depression and anxiety in kids
Lesson Plans and Worksheets
- PBIS tiered responses
Tiered interventions for different behaviors - Worksheets/ Activities
Gratitude journal
Grades 3-5
Resources
- Child Mind Institute: Depression
resources to screen and support someone with depression - Depression Fact Sheet: What Teachers Should Know
Depression factsheet
Books
- A kids Book on Depression-Read Aloud
Read aloud book about depression
Websites
- Break Free From Depression (2005)
Online curriculum with training videos
Podcasts
- Meltdowns, Anxiety And Depression in Kids
podcast about depression and anxiety in kids
Lesson Plans and Worksheets
- PBIS tiered responses
Tiered interventions for different behaviors - Worksheets/ Activities
Gratitude journal
Video
- What Causes Anxiety & Depression- Inside Out (6 min)
Inside Out video about anxiety/depression
Apps
Grades 6-8
Resources
- Child Mind Institute: Depression
resources to screen and support someone with depression - Depression Fact Sheet: What Teachers Should Know
Depression factsheet
Articles
- Five Myths and Facts About Depression (2021)
Infographic with information about depression
Websites
- Break Free From Depression (2005)
Online curriculum with training videos
Lesson Plans and Worksheets
- PBIS tiered responses
Tiered interventions for different behaviors - Worksheets/ Activities
Gratitude journal
Videos
- 5 Signs of Teenage Depression (2019)
Discussion of depression of middle schoolers - What is Depression? (2014)
video explaining major depressive disorder
Apps