depression (psychology)

Discusses causes of and the treatments for depressive illness, a mental disorder characterized by changes in sleep patterns and loss of interest in food and normal day-to-day activities.

Describes the difference between simply feeling blue and having clinical depression, details the different types of clinical depression along with their symptoms and treatments, and provides information on getting help and relieving stress.

A guide for victims of depression and their loved ones that presents an overview of the illness and discusses treatment methods, combined disorders, the danger of suicide, and special groups including women, the elderly, young children, and teenagers.

Presents a discussion of depression, providing a definition of the problem, examining its effects on teens, and offering advice to young people on how to cope with depression in themselves and others. Includes addresses and Internet sites for further information and assistance.

Mental patient Jamie Sommers suffers from depression, partial amnesia, and a fear of the dark, but as Dr. McDevitt continues to try and probe the mind of the boy, Jamie is drawn closer and closer to the ultimate evil that could destroy him.

The author shares the story of her teenage struggle with clinical depression, and tells how she regained her good health.

Discusses the nature, possible causes, special problems, and both conventional and alternative treatments of depression.

A collection of essays in which the authors provide information and insights on serious, long-term depression.

Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments of depression, examining the different types of depression and their effects on the individual and on society.

A sixteen-year-old boy wrestling with depression and anxiety tries to cope by writing poems, reciting Walt Whitman, hugging trees, and figuring out why his sister has been kicked out of the house.