depression in adolescence

In this book, readers learn how they can identify and help a friend who is suffering from depression. Written in a compassionate tone, this guide separates out fact from fiction.

Explores teen depression in detail, covering its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances.

This book examines the nature of teen suicide, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.

Presents a discussion of teen depression, featuring the stories of real-life teens, explaining what depression is, the dangers of depression and self-medicating, its effects on the lives of teens, and why it is important to seek help.

"Major depressive episodes affect millions of teens. Designed to help educate teens about the illness and its potential causes, this . . . guide contains the . . . science behind the symptoms, along with personal accounts. Treatment information, including management techniques and medication, educate readers about their options. Also explored is the role of substance abuse, when to seek professional help, and advice about what readers can do for friends and family brought low by depression"--Provided by publisher.

Moth, who lost her family in an accident, and Sani, who is battling ongoing depression, take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors, which helps them move forward in surprising, powerful and unforgettable ways.

"Describes teen depression, how it affects individuals and society, and how it is being addressed"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn how to identify depression, what coping strategies they can put into practice, and how and where to get the support they need.

Moth, who lost her family in an accident, and Sani, who is battling ongoing depression, take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors, which helps them move forward in surprising, powerful and unforgettable ways.

"Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be?"--Provided by publisher.