Mindfulness for Teen Depression: A Workbook for Improving Your Mood

In Mindfulness for Teen Depression, two teen experts offer powerful tools based in mindfulness and positive psychology to help you ease symptoms, work through troubling thoughts and feelings, and thrive in all aspects of life.

If you're a teen with depression, you may often feel sad, lonely, and unmotivated. And it can be especially difficult to do well in school, make friends, and take those important steps toward adulthood. But it's important for you to know that your depression is not your fault, and that it doesn't have to define you. Most importantly, there are steps you can take to feel better.

With this powerful workbook, you'll learn effective skills based in mindfulness and positive psychology to help you manage difficult emotions, gain distance from negative thoughts, and enhance your awareness of the present moment. You'll also discover tons of activities and exercises--such as mindful meditations, walking, yoga, healthy eating and sleeping tips, and more--to help you care for your body as well as your mind.

Depression can make it seem like you're viewing the world through dark or distorted glasses. When you're depressed, it's even hard to see yourself clearly. This book will empower you to feel better, more energized, and start reaching for your goals--one step at a time.

Author: Mitch R. Abblett, Christopher Willard
Publisher: Instant Help Publications
Published: 05/01/2016
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781626253827
Audience: Young Adult

About the Author

Mitch R. Abblett, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and clinical director of the Manville School, a therapeutic day school program in Boston, MA, serving children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. He maintains a private practice, and has written regarding mindfulness, clinical work, and youth mental health needs. He conducts national and international trainings on mindfulness and its applications.

Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston, MA, specializing in mindfulness. He has been practicing meditation for over fifteen years, and leads workshops internationally on the topic of mindfulness for treating young people. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and the Mindfulness in Education Network. His thoughts on mental health have been featured in The New York Times, on cnn.com, and elsewhere. Willard is author of Child's Mind, Growing Up Mindful, and three other books. He teaches on the faculty of Harvard Medical School.