Overcoming Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents (Issues in Parenting)

In clear and accessible language, Dr. Miriam Kaufman explains what teen depression is, and how it can be overcome. She give parents a thorough overview with the most up-to-date medical knowledge, and includes many illustrative case histories. To aid in the search for someone who can diagnose your teen and recommend appropriate help, Dr. Kaufman outlines current medical approaches, including therapy and drug treatments, as well as alternative treatments. In a broad-ranging question-and-answer section she addresses many of the specific concerns of parents, and of teenagers themselves. Other important factors such as gender and sexuality differences, related medical and psychiatric disorders, substance abuse and poverty are discussed in detail.