The More Than Sad: Teen Depression DVD is packaged with a Facilitator's Guide that includes:

  • Instructional material for the facilitator on teen depression and depression treatment
  • Tips on preparing to show the film
  • Students’ Frequently Asked Questions, with detailed responses
  • Step-by-step lesson plan with lecture material, discussion questions and a short pre-post quiz

The following materials can be used as handouts for your teen viewers.

Facts about Depression in Teens
A take-home sheet to reinforce the film’s messages, which includes facts about the prevalence of depression in teens, key symptoms and causes of depression, and depression treatment.

Depression Resource List for Teens
A collection of internet resources on depression designed specifically for a teen audience. Websites provide detailed information on symptoms and causes of depression; advice on what to do if teens think they or a friend may be depressed; how to seek treatment; and more.

After viewing More than Sad: Teen Depression, facilitators are asked to download, complete and return the Facilitator's Feedback Form.

Please also download and distribute the Viewer's Feedback Form, and return all completed forms to AFSP at the address listed on the form. AFSP is most grateful for your comments and suggestions.
     
 
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Funding for this project was made possible by grants from NYSOMH and the Leon Lowenstein Foundation, as well as donations from the Rodd D. Brickell Foundation, the Scott R. Jackowitz Memorial Fund, the Keith Milano Memorial Fund and the Foundation for Fairer Capitalism. Additional funding was obtained from the Out of the Darkness walks and an AFSP-Long Island event.