Depression worksheets for young clients are interactive resources that help them deal with feelings of sadness. They include exercises for exploring the impact of depression, creating a safety plan, and developing coping strategies. These worksheets offer flexibility since clients can complete them at their own place and in any setting.
These Depression Worksheets for Kids and Teens include 20 different activities covering a range of topics that support a client going through depression. Each activity is an opportunity to reflect on their emotions, experiences, and goals with helpful prompts.
Answering these worksheets helps kids and teens learn to manage their emotions related to depression better. Regular use, such as every weekend or once a week, can improve their ability to handle difficult situations and allow them to better understand their emotional experiences.
After completing each worksheet, caring adults can discuss their answers together, offer encouragement, and set new goals based on their insights.
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References:
- McCusker, J., Lambert, S. D., Ciampi, A., Jones, J. M., Li, M., Yaffe, M. J., Pelland, M., Belzile, E., & De Raad, M. (2022). Trained lay coaches and self-care cognitive-behavioral tools improve depression outcomes. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(8), 2747-2756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2022.03.021
- Stawarz, K., Preist, C., Tallon, D., Thomas, L., Turner, K., Wiles, N., Kessler, D., Shafran, R., & Coyle, D. (2020). Integrating the digital and the traditional to deliver therapy for depression. Proceedings of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. https://doi.org/10.1145/3313831.3376510
- Tallon, D., McClay, C., Kessler, D., Lewis, G., Peters, T. J., Shafran, R., Williams, C., & Wiles, N. (2018). Materials used to support cognitive behavioural therapy for depression: A survey of therapists’ clinical practice and views. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 48(6), 463-481. https://doi.org/10.1080/16506073.2018.1541927
