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The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 1.5 million people under the age of eighteen suffer from depression. Kathleen Winkler discusses the causes, symptoms, and sometimes deadly effects of this illness. She explains the difference between "feeling blue" and clinical depression. Also included are ways a depressed person can seek assistance for regaining control of his or her life.
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School Library Journal Review
Gr 7 Up-Brief chronicles of two teenage girls suffering from depression are the hook used to draw readers into this book. The six chapters define depression and related disorders, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. The colorful, upbeat format will appeal to reluctant readers. Boxed sidebars appear throughout; some reiterate important facts from the text while others seem superfluous. The full-color photos include shots of comedian Drew Carey, Kurt Cobain with his band Nirvana, and Tipper Gore on 60 Minutes. The list for further reading, chapter notes, and Web sites are all up-to-date and are evidence of a well-researched book. This lively presentation of a rather bleak subject will be a welcome addition to most libraries.-Marilyn Fairbanks, Azure IRC, Brockton High School, MA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
An illuminating, if repetitive, look at the types, symptoms, and causes of depression, with emphasis on how adolescents are affected. Profiles of two teens personally familiar with depression balance the clinical information, as do color photos of celebrities who have been seriously depressed. Also discussed are myths about suicide, different kinds of therapy, and tips on how to help a depressed friend. Bib., glos., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
