depression (psychology)

John Falk chronicles his battle with mental illness, the experiences he has had as a war reporter, and his own quest for happiness and fulfillment.

The author presents a comprehensive examination of mood disorders and depression explaining how they effect nerve cells, brain functions, and the heart, alters judgment, and interferes with family life, and discusses research and treatments to counteract the disease.

Presents a personal memoir of the author's determination to understand adolescent depression and bipolar disorder in order to effectively help his own children overcome their own struggles with mental illness.

The poems sound the depths of depressive illness and grief brought on by illness and the death of loved ones.

Explores the issues surrounding depression by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

Provides an overview of depression, discussing who it affects, indications of depression, treatment options, and how to offer support for a friend or family member suffering from 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.

Discusses the causes of depression, how it is diagnosed and treated, and lifestyle changes that can be adopted to cope with it.

Chronicles the mental breakdown of Esther Greenwood--a brilliant, beautiful, talented, and successful young woman.

Defines depression and discusses diagnosis, treatments, complications, and research of the disorder.