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CopeCareDeal is a program of the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands, which is administered with the assistance of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Cope Care Deal - A mental health site for teens
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No matter what you're going through, no matter how tough it seems right now, things can get better. [Read More]
Kinds of Treatment

We all feel sadness, anger, stress, and other emotions that are difficult to handle, and can feel overwhelming – or even unbearable – at times. [Read More]
Cutting: Understanding Self-Injury

Some people – including teens – find that during the fall and winter they develop more serious symptoms of depression. This could be the result of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). [Read More]
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder

Individuals with ADHD may have problems with concentration, impulse control (such as talking during class), and excess motor activity (such as fidgeting when they’re supposed to be still). These problems may affect their performance at school or work and their relationships with friends and even family members.

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Understanding ADHD

The initiative that creates CopeCareDeal.org also produces books for teens to help them cope with mental illnesses. In addition to personal stories from teens, the books offer up-to-date information from experts on the illnesses and their treatment and tips for coping in everyday life. [Read More]
Firsthand Accounts of Mental Illness: Now Available Online!

The Adolescent Mental Health Initiative that creates CopeCareDeal also produced a series of books for parents and other concerned adults on the prevention and treatment of mental disorders in adolescents. Visit this area to download books in English and Spanish!
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Essential Mental Health Resources for Parents



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