Coping with Depression

by Avery Elizabeth Hurt

Overview

According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, clinical depression among adolescents increased by 37 percent between 2005 and 2014. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that three million children ages twelve to seventeen have had at least one major depressive episode in the past year. 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. Filled with solid facts and encouraging advice, this book tackles a disturbing issue in a hopeful and supportive way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508187288
Publisher:	The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Publication date:	07/30/2019
Series:	Rosen Coping Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 What Depression Is-and What It's Not 8

Chapter 2 A Scientific Matter 23

Chapter 3 Signs of the Times 37

Chapter 4 See It, Know It, Help It 51

Chapter 5 A Little Help from Friends 65

Chapter 6 Better Times Ahead 80

Glossary 94

For More Information 97

For Further Reading 101

Bibliography 102

Index 108