Depression in Adolescence     [Text-only version for printing]     [back to graphical version]
The following guide provides Web site links, a list of selected books, and access to online periodical articles about this subject. The Web site links have been researched, evaluated, and annotated by Rio Hondo College Librarians. The Librarians have specifically selected these Web sites to meet the research needs of Rio Hondo College students

Web Site Links  

About : Depression     http://depression.about.com/od/teenchild/teens.htm
This Web site is a portion of About.com and links to many reputable sites that deal with teen depression.  There is a wide variety of information for both teens and their parents.  The information ranges from easy to more medical and technical.

American Psychological Association     http://www.apa.org/
The American Psychological Association is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States.  This site's search feature allows you to find current information from essays, books, journals and other Web documents on most subjects dealing with psychology, including teen depression. 

Focus Adolescent Services -- Teen Depression     http://www.focusas.com/Depression.html
"Though the term 'depression' can describe a normal human emotion, it also can refer to a mental health illness.  Depressive illness in children and teens is defined when the feelings of depression persist and interfere with a child or adolescent's ability to function."  This site offers information about teen depression, including signs of depression, treatments and sources for counseling and therapy.

National Institute of Mental Health -- Depression in Children and Adolescents     http://www.nimh.nih.gov/HealthInformation/depchildmenu.cfm
This fact sheet for physicians is a scholarly overview of child and adolescent depression and is recently updated.

Psychology Information Online -- Depression in Teenagers     http://psychologyinfo.com/depression/teens.htm
This page, developed by psychologist Donald J. Franklin, PhD., is a practical overview of depression in teenagers.  The rest of the Web site includes information about all types of psychological disorders and problems as well as information about forensic psychology.

The Stress Doc -- Teen Depression     http://www.stressdoc.com/teen_depression_series.htm
This Web site is current and written in a style that will appeal to young people.  It is authored by Mark Gorkin, a licensed social worker who addresses many psychological issues in a very understandable format.

TeenHealthFX.com     http://www.teenhealthfx.com/
TeenHealthFX.com is a collaborative effort of teenagers, community leaders and hospitals.  The goal of this site is to provide teens with a fun way to get factual health and medical information on a wide range of subjects, including mental health.  It is an award winning site popular with teens and young adults. 

Online Databases (Rio Hondo Students only)   

Books    
The following books can be located in the Rio Hondo College Library.

Articles
The Rio Hondo College Library provides online access to full-text articles through our online databases http://library.riohondo.edu/online_databases/index.htm.  Please note:  you must be a Rio Hondo College student, faculty, staff or board member to use these services.

The 5 sample searches below are from the ProQuest database.  Use Advanced Search and type each term in a separate box:

    1.  (SUB(mental depression) and SUB(teenagers) )  (from peer-reviewed journals only)
    2.  SU(mental depression) AND SU(teenagers) OR (adolescents)
    3.  (SUB(mental depression) and SUB(teenagers) and treatment or therapy )
    4.  (SUB(teenagers) and SUB(antidepressants) )
    5.  (SUB(teenagers) and SUB(suicides & suicide attempts))

Researched and evaluated by:
E. Ball, Librarian 8/2002
last update: C. Oldham, Librarian 2/2008

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