Students learn 5 strategies that teens can use to fight the feelings of depression. This article would serve as a great resource to open discussion on how students personally deal with feelings of depression. This article allows students to hear or read the information provided. I

This lesson allows students to apply their knowledge of the brain in understanding how neurochemical imbalances are thought to affect behavior and how different medications are used to treat the symptoms of ADHD. At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to discuss differences in brain anatomy and resulting behavior among youth with ADHD, and the different treatment options available for individuals with ADHD.

This video is created by the Wake Forest Neuroscience Master Degree students about ADHD and it's effects.

The following guide offers discussion questions and activities that will help your students learn what depression is, how to recognize its signs, and what to do about it.

Students learn about how to resist the urge to cut, how to calm yourself, and how to get help.

Students learn about suicide as well as the following topics that deal with suicide: ?Why Do Teens Try to Kill Themselves? ?Depression ?Substance Abuse ?Suicide Is Not Always Planned ?Warning Signs ?What if This Is You? ?What if It's Someone You Know? ?Coping With ProblemsThis article allows students to read or listen to the content.

In this session we will learn:

to recognise some symptoms of depression
some facts about depression
to challenge the stigma around depression
to consider that everyone is different and reacts differently to situations

Studnest have an opportunity to hear, as well as read, information on how to address the issue of depression with parents. The article talks about what teens should do if they are feeling depressed as well as addressing the availability of therapists.

Students test their knowledge of childhood developmental milestones and possible disorders. Then, they ask questions and seek answers about autism from the point of view of a family member of a child with this disorder.

Students will learn to ask for support and recognize when others need support for depression.

In this lesson, students will examine teenage depression: what it's all about, how it feels, and ways to deal with it. This will be accomplished by small group discussions, recalling life events that trigger depressive episodes, self-reflection and topic research. Upon completion, students will have a better understanding of depression and how it relates to their own lives.

This video resource was developed by Neuroscience students of Wake Forest University. This video is designed for high school students to better understand depression.

Students learn why people go through depression. The following topics are covered: ?No One Reason for Depression ?Genes ?Brain Chemistry ?Seasons and Daylight ?Life Events ?Family and Social Environment ?Health Conditions and Hormonal Changes ?Reacting to Life Events