School-Based Depression Education and Outreach Collaborations
For Educators
Depression is a treatable illness, and yet the majority of youth experiencing this illness do not get the treatment they need. Evidence shows that the earlier depression is found and treated, the more likely the treatments will be effective.
This website contains links to resources and events which provide additional information and support for teachers and other school personnel. Increased awareness can help staff members to recognize possible signs of depression in their students, while greater understanding can help to combat the stigma of depressive illnesses.
If you would like to be added to the Depression Center email list to receive reminders about all Depression Center educational events, please click here to register.
Additional Outside Resources for Educators
American Association of Suicidology
Founded in 1968, this non-profit organization’s goal is to understand and prevent suicide by promoting research, public awareness programs, public education, and training for professionals and volunteers.Suicide Prevention Resource Center – School Mental Health Care Providers
SPRC was created in 2002 by the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services. The focus of this web page is providing online and printable information (available as a PDF) about the role of school health and mental health providers in preventing suicide, such as recognizing and responding to warning signs. This site also includes individual state suicide prevention pages, news and events, an online library, training, and links to other websites.Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Teachers
SPRC was created in 2002 by the U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services. The focus of this web page is providing online and printable information (available as a PDF) about the role of teachers in preventing suicide, such as recognizing and responding to warning signs. This site also includes individual state suicide prevention pages, news and events, an online library, training, and links to other websites.Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
This web page is provided by HelpGuide.org, established in 1999. It is a good basic guide that offers help on understanding teen depression, recognizing signs and symptoms, dealing with the effects of teen depression, how to aid a depressed teenager, and how to support a teen through treatment.. A list of useful references and resources follows at the bottom of the page.The National Institute of Mental Health
NIMH is the world's largest scientific organization dedicated to research on understanding, treating, and preventing mental disorders, and promoting mental health. One helpful link is "Mental Health Topics" listed under "Health & Outreach" on NIMH's home page.Anxiety Disorders in Children and Teens
This web page is from the Anxiety Disorders of America, a national nonprofit organization established in 1980 and dedicated to informing the public about anxiety disorders. Scroll down to see a helpful list of resources about anxiety in children and adolescents.Resources for Educators
This page is part of the SchoolMentalHealth.org website. This website is designed for use by anyone interested in learning more about how to enhance school mental health, and is funded through the support of The Baltimore City Health Department and is administered by The University of Maryland's Center for School Mental Health.Eliminating Barriers for Learning Administrator’s Guide [PDF]
An introductory pamphlet from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services about ‘Eliminating Barriers for Learning,’ which is a continuing education program for secondary school teachers and staff that focuses on mental health issues in the classroom.What Helps and What Hurts [PDF]
A one-page guideline created by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) on positive ways to address a person suffering from depression or bipolar disorder.
This educational partnership is made possible by the generous donations of many individuals in the Ann Arbor community.
