depression in adolescence

Explains the history of depression and how it is treated.

"This book offers relatable situations and strategies to guide teens struggling with mental health--including identifying signs of struggle, recognizing stress factors, and offering strategies to escape harmful mental habits which can leave individuals feeling vulnerable, helpless, or in despair"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to preparing teens psychologically for college and adulthood.

This timely volume helps young people understand this complex illness and offers guidance for coping with their own depression as well as that of friends and family.

As one of the most common mental disorders, it is important that everyone understands depression. It is a complex subject, but with the help of an accessible narrative, fact boxes, and diagrams, this supportive volume presents it in a very manageable way. Colorful photographs correlate closely with the text to help illustrate key ideas. This book makes an excellent guide, whether the reader is dealing with depression themselves, knows someone who is, or is just looking to learn more about it.

"In 'Understanding mental health', readers will explore the history and social aspects of mental illness, teen mental health issues, and ways to help themselves and others"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the causes, treatment, and management of adolescent depression; and offers tips on dealing with the disorder both at school and at home.

"A sports journalist relates the story of Ivy League freshman and track star Maddy Holleran, who seemingly had it all and succeeded at everything she tried, but who secretly grappled with mental illness before taking her own life during the spring semester"--Provided by publisher.

Help painlessly wean teens off constant phone use by offering scale-back tactics, sharing what others have done that works, and explaining the physical and emotional repercussions of overuse so that teens don't have to miss out on anything.

Provides information, encouragement, and tactical guidance for teenagers who may be experiencing depression, peer pressure, substance abuse, and more.