Depression: The Ultimate Teen Guide

Nearly one in six people will develop major depression and teens are just as susceptible as adultsmdashif not more so Serious depression afflicts more than two million teenagers each year in the United States alone but it can often be difficult for teens to recognize their ailment and get help Clearly teens with depression are not alone and it is important that they realize the condition does not have to be ldquoforeverrdquo but is something they can work toward overcoming In Depression The Ultimate Teen Guide Tina P Schwartz helps teens and young adults learn how to deal with this often debilitating affliction Throughout the book teens tell their personal stories of living with depression and other mood disorders describe what treatments were successful and what were not and share how they are coping today Topics covered in this book include warning signs and symptomsinternal and external triggerscoping mechanismsstigmas of mental health issuespreserving relationshipshelping a sibling parent or friend who suffers from depressionAimed to support teens and young adults who might otherwise feel helpless and hopeless about their situation Depression The Ultimate Teen Guide is a valuable resource This book will benefit not only teens dealing with depression but also their family and friends.