Coping Skills for Depression (PDF)

Being a teenager can be difficult, especially with depression. While it may seem like everything in life is hopeless, the good news is that teens can support themselves through depression by practicing coping skills. These coping skills are small steps they can take to feel better and have a sense of control. Use our coping skills for depression handout as an educational tool to show teens 6 ways to cope, including Behavioral Activation, Relaxation, Social Contact, Health Habits, Increase Positive Brain Chemicals, and Thinking/Mental Skills. Want more resources like this? Check out our full catalog of depression worksheets and handouts.