depression, mental

"This book explores depression and how people diagnosed with the disorder manage it. It examines how depression affects daily life, work, and school, and it explains the . . . treatments available"--Google Books.

Introduces students and researchers to the fundamentals of depression as a medical condition using easy-to-understand language for a solid background and a deeper understanding and appreciation of this important subject.

After the death of her mother and siblings, fifteen-year-old Laurel Summers' father struggles with grief and depression, leaving it to her friends to help her cope with her pain and loss.

". . . teaches you to know what's going on in your mind and how to get your feelings under control. It'll help you adapt and feel better about your place in the world. Psychologist Gwendoline Smith uses her broad scientific knowledge and experience to explain in clear and simple language what's happening when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious and confused"--Provided by publisher.

Argues that the twenty-first-century lifestyle is the cause of much of the major depression suffered by Americans, and describes a six-step program for preventing depression inspired by aboriginal groups which includes an omega-3 rich diet, exercise, plenty of natural sunlight, ample sleep, social connections, and participation in meaningful tasks.

Can seventeen-year-old Jonah save his family restaurant from ruin, his mother from her sadness, and his danger-seeking girlfriend Vivi from herself?.

Ani's world has gone dark in his mother's absence, and his family and friends are unable to help, but when Mama finally returns, with her hair missing, her love chases the darkness away. Includes a note to parents and caregivers.

Two teenagers--David Sheinman, a popular senior class president who has cystic fibrosis, and Jamie Turner, a quiet sophomore struggling with depression--meet at a hospital where Jamie works and David is being treated. Feeling alienated from their family and peers, the pair turn to each other for support and discover romance.

"[Presents a story about] Louis, a young boy who shuttles between his alcoholic dad and his worried mom, and who, with the help of his best friend, tries to summon up the courage to speak to his true love, Billie"--Amazon.com.

"Sloane Weber is devastated when her older sister dies by suicide. Talley was a bright light who made everyone want to step closer. Why had she made that unthinkable choice? The only clue Talley left behind for Sloane is a puzzle--a list of random places and names, along with the phone number of a boy named Adam, who lives in California and claims he didn't know Talley. Sloane heads west, enlists Adam's help, and together they search for answers. But while Sloane is drawn to Adam, she can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something. Is Sloane ready to learn the truth---about Adam, her sister, or the secrets her family has been hiding for years?"--Amazon.