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Summary
On April 8, 1994, Kurt Cobain ended his long struggle with depression and chemical dependency by taking his own life. His suicide profoundly affected millions of fans around the world who identified with the music of Kurt and his band, Nirvana. Bev Cobain is Kurt's cousin, and this powerful book is her way of dealing with his death--and reaching out to teens with a life-saving message: You don't have to be sad, discouraged, or depressed. There is help and hope for you.Full of solid information and straight talk, When Nothing Matters Anymore defines and explains adolescent depression, reveals how common it is, describes the symptoms, and spreads the good news that depression is treatable. Personal stories, photos, and poetry from teens dealing with depression speak directly to readers' feelings, concerns, and experiences.Teens learn how to recognize depression in themselves and others, understand its effects, and take care of themselves by relaxing, exercising, eating right, and talking things over with people who care. For some teens, self-help isn't enough, so Bev also tells about treatment options, presents the facts about therapy, explains the differences between various types of helping professionals (psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, physicians, counselors, etc.), discusses medications, and more.This book isn't just for teens who have been diagnosed with depression. It's for any teen who feels hopeless, helpless, and alone. Clear, encouraging, and matter-of-fact, it's also recommended for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to know more about teen depression.
Author Notes
Bev Cobain, R.N.,C., works in a hospital mental health unit with teens and adults who have depression and depressive disorders. She also holds workshops to train teachers, therapists, and other professionals in effective methods of suicide intervention. She lives in Bremerton, Washington, and is the mother of two sons.
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School Library Journal Review
Gr 7 Up-Cobain, a psychiatric nurse who works with teens, provides facts, clears away misconceptions, and conveys support and understanding to young adults who are feeling depressed. She discusses warning signs and urges readers to act upon them. The book is arranged in two parts, the first of which gives statistics and covers the causes and types of depression, the dangers of addictions and eating disorders, and the relationship between depression and suicide. There is also information on the effects of depression on the brain. The second section deals with treatment options and offers suggestions for positive mental and physical health. Moving accounts of young people who have considered or attempted suicide lend a note of urgency to the author's message. Cobain's style is passionate, but is at times overwrought. There are many references to her cousin, Kurt Cobain, the lead singer of the group Nirvana, who committed suicide in 1994. The celebrity link should attract attention; however, as the author and her famed cousin didn't know one another, this aspect seems overdone. Thumbnail black-and-white photographs and sketches illustrate the text. Toby Axelrod's Working Together against Teen Suicide (Rosen, 1996) deals with teens helping their troubled peers, and Nikki Goldman's Teen Suicide (Benchmark, 1995) is less personal in tone. Without question, Cobain has compiled a fount of information, and she is articulate. However, while useful for consultation and reports, the book is wordy and repetitious.-Libby K. White, Jewish Vocational Services, Baltimore, MD (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. xi |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Part 1 What's Wrong? | |
| 1 Depression: The Facts | p. 7 |
| Famous People with Depression | p. 8 |
| Depression Q & A | p. 10 |
| How to Tell If You Might Be Depressed (a Quiz) | p. 11 |
| A Word About Depression in Teens | p. 12 |
| Feelings Journal | p. 14 |
| The Good News | p. 15 |
| Survival Tip #1 Get Some Exercise | p. 15 |
| Exercise Journal | p. 17 |
| 2 Types of Depression | p. 18 |
| Major Depression | p. 20 |
| Angey's Story | p. 21 |
| Dysthymia | p. 23 |
| What's Sad? | p. 24 |
| Bipolar Disorder | p. 24 |
| Bipolar Disorder Resources | p. 27 |
| Amber's Story | p. 27 |
| Okay, I'm Depressed. Now What? | p. 30 |
| Survival Tip #2 Take a Break | p. 31 |
| A Relaxation Exercise | p. 32 |
| 3 How Depression Affects Your Brain | p. 34 |
| When Your Brain and Body Stop "Talking" | p. 36 |
| Causes of Depression | p. 38 |
| David's Story | p. 40 |
| Cera's Story | p. 42 |
| Gay and Lesbian Resources | p. 44 |
| Survivors' Resources | p. 49 |
| Paul's Story | p. 50 |
| Survival Tip #3 Have Some Fun | p. 52 |
| 4 Drugs, Alcohol, and Depression | p. 54 |
| A Little Known Fact | p. 55 |
| What Happens When You Abuse Drugs and Alcohol? | p. 55 |
| The Risk of Meth | p. 57 |
| Heidi's Story | p. 59 |
| Abuse vs. Addiction | p. 61 |
| Dual Diagnosis | p. 63 |
| Getting Control of Your Life | p. 64 |
| Shaneeka's Story | p. 65 |
| Substance Abuse Resources | p. 67 |
| Survival Tip #4 Eat Good Food | p. 68 |
| Eating Disorder Resources | p. 71 |
| 5 Depression and Suicide | p. 73 |
| Why Would Anyone Want to Die? | p. 74 |
| Crisis Resource | p. 75 |
| Ryland's Story | p. 76 |
| Nobody Really Wants to Die | p. 78 |
| Suicide Resources | p. 82 |
| Teens at Risk | p. 82 |
| Heather's Story | p. 84 |
| Survival Tip #5 Talk About It | p. 86 |
| Important Numbers | p. 88 |
| Part 2 Getting Help and Staying Well | |
| 6 Who and What Can Help | p. 91 |
| Treating Depression | p. 94 |
| Can I Afford Treatment? | p. 95 |
| Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy) | p. 95 |
| Teen Resource | p. 97 |
| MacKenzie's Story | p. 98 |
| Medications for Depression | p. 99 |
| What About Herbal Remedies? | p. 102 |
| Shawnelle's Story | p. 105 |
| Survival Tip #6 Stick with It | p. 107 |
| Chart Your Moods | p. 108 |
| Mood Chart | p. 110 |
| 7 How to Stay Well | p. 112 |
| Ideas for Staying Strong | p. 113 |
| Getting On with Your Life | p. 114 |
| Tyler's Story | p. 118 |
| Survival Tip #7 Feed Your Spirit | p. 119 |
| Top Ten Questions | p. 122 |
| Can Anything Good Come of This? | p. 129 |
| A Note to Parents | p. 131 |
| Resources | p. 134 |
| Endnotes | p. 136 |
| Index | p. 137 |
| About the Author | p. 146 |
