What Do I Do When Teenagers Are Depressed and

There is no how-to manual when it comes to helping teenagers with the multitude of issues they'll face during their adolescence. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, you've probably already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You are not alone!

Dr. Steven Gerali is a speaker, professor, and counselor who is recognized around the world as an expert in the field of adolescence and youth ministry. He's the author of Teenage Guys and two books for students. Before becoming a professor of youth ministry Steve served for more than 25 years as pastor of student ministries in churches in Arizona and Illinois. The father of two grown daughters, Steve currently lives in southern California with his wife, Jan.

Introduction	p. 5
Understanding depression and suicide	p. 11
Definition and Scope
Depression
Physiology of Adolescent Depression
Myths about Teenage Depression
Common Symptoms and Warning Signs of Teenage Depression
Suicide
Forms of Depression
Dysthymia
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Masked Depression
Situational Depression
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Suicide
Reasons Teenagers Contemplate Suicide
Myths about Teen Suicide
Signs and Symptoms
Suicide and Gay Teenagers
Suicide and Bullied Teenagers
Cluster Suicides
Understanding how theology informs the issues of teenage depression and suicide	p. 61
Theology That Informs Issues Related to Depression and Suicide
Theology That Informs Our Views of Depression
Theology of Suicide
Theology of Hope and Restoration
Theology of Healing (Medications)
Questions That Demand Theological Consideration
Does a Person Who Commits Suicide Go to Hell?
Is There Something Wrong with My Spiritual Life If I Feel Depressed?
Are Depression and Suicide Ideation Really Demonic Oppression?
Scripture Passages to Consider
Practical action to take when teenagers are depressed or contemplate suicide	p. 71
Helping Families Cope with Teenage Depression
Dealing with Drama in Youth Groups Surrounding Depression
Tips on Dealing with Teens Who Contemplate Suicide
What to Do
What Not to Do
Intercepting a Suicidal Teen through Technology
Duty to Warn
Suicide Intervention Steps
Dealing with Loss after Suicide
Helping Families Who've Lost Teens to Suicide
Helping Teens Who've Lost Someone to Suicide
Debriefing Your Youth Group after the Suicide of a Teenager
Dealing with Personal Grief
Preventive Measures against Cluster Suicide
Resources on teens and depression and suicide	p. 115
Resources
Agencies
Online Resources
Books and Printed Materials
Notes	p. 119
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