depression in adolescence

"A book for teens about depression, suicide, and self-harm"--Provided by publisher.

Sereeta Prince, trying to cope with problems with her family, is blamed for a string of thefts at Tubman High School and starts to fall into a depression.

Jaris Spain has been in love with the beautiful Sereeta Prince since junior high, but her refusal to even acknowledge Jaris plunges him into a depression and makes him consider drastic measures to get her attention.

Discusses a number of mental health disorders in teens including bipolar disorder, self-mutilation, suicide, and clinical depression; and offers advice on identifying problems and dealing with them effectively.

Offers advice for teenagers who suffer from depression, defining what it is and discussing bipolar disorder, getting diagnosed, treatments, self-help, depression and other issues, helping a friend, and the cost of care.

Presents case histories of teenagers who have problems with stress, anxiety, or depression. Discusses techniques for dealing with these emotions.

Sereeta Prince, trying to cope with problems with her family, is blamed for a string of thefts at Tubman High School and starts to fall into a depression.

"Studies indicate that approximately four percent of adolescents experience serious depression. Depression and other mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, occur across all age groups, genders, economic classes, and ethnic groups. This informative title examines the causes and symptoms of depression and other mood disorders and provides information about treatment options. A chapter on caring for others discusses the difficulties young people encounter living with or caring for siblings or parents who are depressed or have a mood disorder"--Publisher.

Jaris Spain has been in love with the beautiful Sereeta Prince since junior high, but her refusal to even acknowledge Jaris plunges him into a depression and makes him consider drastic measures to get her attention.

"This ... self-help guide provides everything you need to begin your very own superhero training using evidence-based ACT [acceptance and commitment therapy] and mindfulness skills."--Provided by publisher.