Publications

SAD & Depression Coping Strategies For Teens & Young Adults

by Robert M. London - Available on Amazon.com

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), with its associated depression, impacts every aspect of a young person's life. However, little practical advice is available to guide teens and young adults on how to manage SAD in order to minimize its impacts on health, relationships, and school. This book, written by the author and his kids, highlights their experience learning how to manage SAD and depression, and shares their common sense suggestions on how to: get an SAD assessment, work with medical professionals, be your own health advocate, manage medication, maintain health, and use daily self-management strategies to minimize SAD and depression on school, relationships, and health. This simple to read, 165-page paperback provides teens and young adults with over a hundred suggestions on how to cope with depression and SAD to improve the quality of their life.

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✅ U.S. Federal Government Career Resources

  • CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

    • Career exploration, resume builder, skills matcher

    • Job search tools for youth, veterans, and career changers

  • O*NET Online (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

    • Research occupations: required skills, tasks, work activities, salary ranges

    • Interest profiler (assesses strengths & preferences)

  • USAJOBS.gov (U.S. Federal Government)

    • Federal job postings, resume builder, hiring pathways for students, vets, and people with disabilities

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook

    • Labor market statistics, job outlook, projected demand, salary data

  • My Next Move (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

    • Career exploration tool with plain-language role descriptions

    • Includes a “Veterans Job Matcher” to translate military roles to civilian jobs

  • Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)

    • Search nationwide registered apprenticeship opportunities

    • Paid learn-while-you-train programs

🏛️ State-Level Career & Workforce Resources

(Nearly every state has its own site; these are representative examples)

  • State Workforce Development Agencies (via CareerOneStop directory)

    • Career counseling + local job fairs

    • Training funding and grants (WIOA)

  • State Job Banks (e.g., CalJOBS in California, Employ Florida, MassHire JobQuest)

    • Job postings from employers participating in state workforce programs

  • American Job Centers (formerly One-Stop Centers)

    • Free career advisors, resume workshops, training resources

  • State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies

    • Career services for individuals with disabilities

    • Resume support, interview preparation, job placement assistance

U.S. Veterans Career Resources (Federal + Nonprofit)

  • Veterans Employment Center (VA.gov)

    • Career tools, skills translation, resume builder

  • Hire Heroes USA (Non-profit)

    • One-on-one career coaching, resume writing, job search mentoring

  • Wounded Warrior Project Career Counseling

    • Employment services for veterans and servicemembers

🎓 College & Workforce Transition (Non-profit / Gov)

  • BigFuture by The College Board (Non-profit)

    • Career exploration and educational planning tools

  • AmeriCorps (Federal Service Program)

    • National service opportunities, provides education awards and career experience

  • National Career Development Association (NCDA)

    • Career planning articles, worksheets, and learning tools

🦾 Specialized Career & Training Resources

  • Goodwill Career Services (Non-profit)

    • Resume help, job search support, computer skills training

  • Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Training Scholarships

    • Can cover career training or certification programs for eligible individuals

  • Department of Labor – Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)

    • State-approved training programs that can be funded by WIOA grants

⭐ Best for Career Planning

  • O*NET Online

  • BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

  • My Next Move

  • CareerOneStop Skills & Interest Assessments

⭐ Best for Job Searching

  • USAJOBS (Federal careers)

  • State Job Banks (local and state government roles)

  • American Job Centers (resume + job placement support)