children and adolescent depression

The Invisible Boy: A Kids Storybook That Taps A Universal Nerve

May 21, 2014 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

Update Dec. 24, 2015 We're about to volunteer at a children's homeless shelter doing activities with kids and it reminded me about this post and how I've 'seen so much invisibility' over the holiday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stereotypes & Diversity Tagged With: Amy-Jussel, anti-bullying, art as healing, Being Ginger, bullying, Bullying Prevention, children and adolescent depression, depression in kids, empathy, feeling invisible, kidlit, kids coping skills, kids mental health, new kid in school, Patrice Barton, relational aggression, resilience, SEL, Social Emotional Learning, social shunning, social stigma, Start Empathy, The Invisible Boy, Trudy Ludwig, World Health Organization

Media That Uplifts & Inspires: Positive Picks For Youth Outreach

May 11, 2011 by Amy Jussel 16 Comments

Sept. 10, 2016 Update World Suicide Prevention Day is flooding my Twitter account, with poignant posts pointing to the desperate need for mental health resources and outreach, especially among youth … [Read more...]

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