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Adolescent Depression Counselors Jackson MS

Adolescent depression counselors provide counseling services for adolescents that address substance abuse, antisocial behavior, relationship troubles, depressed mood and more. See below to find local adolescent depression counselors in Jackson, MS as well as advice and content on mental health therapy and how school counselors can help.

C. Gerald O'Brien
(601) 664-6730
640 Lakeland East Dr
Jackson, MS
Molly Clark
601-984-5425
2500 N State Street
Jackson, MS
Horace C. Lukens
601-832-7738
113 Sunflower Road
Madison, MS
Mr. Byron Galloway
(601) 706-9989
Imagine Behavioral Health1855 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, MS
Dr. Jean Dabit
(601) 298-3000
11 Northtown Drive
Jackson, MS
Natalie White Gaughf
601-815-4233
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS
Linda J. Baker
(601) 856-9100
136 Sherbourne Drive
Madison, MS
Ron Mitchell
(601) 932-0074
110 Jones Lane
Flowood, MS
Professional Mental Health Associates
(601) 366-3660
Professional Mental Health Associates2906 North State Street
Jackson, MS
Pam Stowers
(601) 460-0934
11 Northtown Drive
Jackson, MS
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Seeing the Glass Half Full Protects Teens’ Mental Health

January 18, 2011

Seeing the Glass Half Full Protects Teens’ Mental Health

Optimism may help protect teens from depression, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics and reported by U.S. News and World Report online.

The findings matter because 10 to 15 percent of adolescents experience symptoms of depression at any given time, which is a major risk factor for suicide, increased substance abuse risk, school and relationship troubles and physical illness.

For the 18-month study, researchers asked 5,634 Australian students, ages 12 and 13, about their mental state, substance abuse habits and antisocial behavior. Scientists found that the more optimistic students were, the less likely they were to become depressed. What’s more, optimistic teens were slightly less likely to commit criminal activity or practice heavy substance abuse—but just moderately so.

And what about teens who aren’t optimistic? They can learn how to see the brighter side of life, said Martin Seligman, PhD, a psychologist at the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. What’s good about this is that optimism can make the ups and downs of the teen years less painful for parents and teens.

Click here to learn how looking on the bright side helps improve your health.

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