depression, mental

The stories of people of different ages and diverse backgrounds who live with various forms of depression. Highlights the latest scientific research and innovative treatments for the disease.

Details Mathilde Monaque's battle with depression, which began when she was diagnosed at the age of fourteen, and describes how her illness affected her life and family.

Blamed for ruining her town by burning down a factory ten years earlier, sixteen-year-old Monalisa Kent decides to take charge of her life but is unprepared for the revelations and revolution that follow.

Discusses how St. John's wort has been found to positively influence the brain's biochemistry in a natural way and relieve depression. Provides information on buying and using this herb.

With his family, fifteen-year-old Billy struggles to help his father deal with a debilitating depression.

Patricia Ainsworth uses her experiences as both a psychiatrist and as a family member who experienced depression firsthand to discuss the different types of depression, the ways it affects family members and friends, the symptoms, the people at risk, and other related topics.

Discusses the different types of stress that can affect teenagers, the anxiety and depression that may result, and ways of coping with these situations.

Helps those who suffer, their families, and mental health professionals.