depression in adolescence

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.

"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."--.

"Provides comprehensive information on depression and stress, including first-person interviews, signs and symptoms, physical dangers, recovery, and solutions"--Provided by publisher.

Offers advice to parents and other adults on how to recognize the difference between ordinary teenage angst and depression in adolescent girls,identifying some of the reasons why girls are especially vulnerable to depression and suicide in the early teen years, and including case studies and activities.

Offers parents, educators, and health-care professionals advice for identify adolescent depression and discusses how it can be treated, controlled, and prevented.

Presents information for parents on depression in adolescents, covering symptoms, syndromes, diagnosis, the DSM, medications, psychotherapy, causes, related disorders, the role of the family, and planning for emergencies. Includes an annotated resource list.

Discusses depression and suicide, offering options and showing positive actions teens can take to alleviate or at least better understand their negative emotions.

Presents a guide to depression for kids, providing information on the signs of being sad, coping skills, how experts can help, and more.