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Summary
The timely second edition of this bestselling guide will inform and encourage struggling adolescents and their families.
In Adolescent Depression , psychiatrists Francis Mark Mondimore, MD, and Patrick Kelly, MD, explain that serious depression in adolescents goes beyond "moodiness." Depression is in fact an illness--one that can be effectively treated. The authors describe the many forms of depression and the many symptoms of depression in young people--from sadness to irritability, self-harm, drug and alcohol abuse, and violent rages.
Incorporating the latest research from the field of adolescent psychiatry, this comprehensive and compassionate guide answers questions that many parents have, including
What are the symptoms of depression in teenagers?
How is depression diagnosed?
What is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder, and which does my child have?
How can I find the best mental health professional team for my child?
What kinds of counseling and psychotherapy are available?
Are medications safe, and how does a doctor choose a medication for my child?
What can I do if my adolescent is using alcohol, crystal meth, marijuana, or other substances?
How do autism and Asperger's syndrome, eating disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, ADHD, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder interact with depression?
What should I do if I sense that my child is in danger?
With all of this going on, how can I take care of myself?
Author Notes
Francis Mark Mondimore, MD, is a psychiatrist on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Patrick Kelly, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist on the faculty of the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California-Los Angeles and director of pediatric emergency services for psychiatry at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.
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Psychiatrist Mondimore has written other books on mood disorders, including one for patients and families; this one comprehensively guides parents of adolescents with depression. His goal is to help parents better understand the various forms of depression in adolescence. Part 1 addresses the normal and abnormal mood swings of adolescence, symptoms and diagnosis of depression, and why depression is frequently overlooked in teenagers. Part 2 focuses on treatment including various medications, electrical stimulation, and psychotherapies. Part 3 discusses related conditions, such as ADHD, eating disorders, and alcohol and substance abuse, which may complicate diagnosis and treatment. Part 4 provides strategies for successful treatment and minimizing relapses, the role of family in diagnosis and treatment, and planning for emergencies. The book concludes with a list of resources for the family. The author defines scientific terms as they are introduced and uses figures and tables to summarize and clarify information. Case studies are incorporated to illustrate specific content. Endnotes. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. General readers; lower-division undergraduate through graduate students; professionals. M. Auterman emerita, Augustana College (SD)
Table of Contents
| 0 Preface |
| 0 Acknowledgments |
| 0 Introduction |
| 0 Part I |
| 1 Depression |
| 0 Normal and Abnormal Moods |
| 0 The\Symptom of Depression |
| 0 The\Syndrome of Depression |
| 0 Associated Symptoms of Depression |
| 0 Mood Disorders |
| 0 The\Chemistry of Mood |
| 2 Normal Adolescence and Depression in Adolescence |
| 0 More on Symptoms |
| 0 More on Adolescence |
| 0 When Is Depression "Serious"? |
| 3 The\Mood Disorders of Adolescence |
| 0 Psychiatric Diagnosis |
| 0 Major Depressive Disorder |
| 0 Dysthymic Disorder |
| 0 Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder |
| 0 Bipolar Disorder |
| 0 Controversies Surrounding Bipolar Affective Disorder in Children |
| 0 Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder |
| 0 More on Diagnosis |
| 0 The\Importance of Treatment |
| 4 Mood Disorders |
| 0 What Is the DSM? |
| 0 A\Multiaxial Diagnostic System |
| 0 Mood Disorder Categories in the DSM |
| 0 Controversies in the Use of the DSM |
| 0 Part II |
| 5 Medication Issues in Adolescence |
| 0 Pharmaceuticals and the FDA |
| 0 Dose Adjustments and Other Differences for Young People |
| 0 How Psychiatric Medications Work |
| 6 Antidepressant Medications |
| 0 Tricyclic Antidepressants |
| 0 Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors |
| 0 Other, New, Antidepressants |
| 0 Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors |
| 0 Antidepressant Therapy |
| 7 Mood-Stabilizing Medications |
| 0 Lithium |
| 0 Valproate (Depakote) |
| 0 Carbamazepine (Tegretol) |
| 0 Lamotrigine (Lamictal) |
| 0 Other Mood Stabilizers |
| 0 What Do Mood Stabilizers Treat? |
| 0 Why, and How, to Use Mood Stabilizers in Depression |
| 8 Other Medications and Treatments |
| 0 Antipsychotic Medications |
| 0 Controversies |
| 0 Benzodiazepines |
| 0 St. John's Wort |
| 0 Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil |
| 0 Exercise |
| 0 "Medical" Marijuana |
| 0 Electroconvulsive Therapy |
| 0 Other New Treatments |
| 9 Counseling and Psychotherapy |
| 0 The\"Biology-Psychology" Split in Psychiatry |
| 0 Is Psychotherapy Alone Sufficient? |
| 0 Is Psychotherapy Always Necessary? |
| 0 Matching the Psychotherapy to the Patient |
| 0 Choosing a Therapy and a Therapist |
| 0 The\Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist |
| 0 Part III |
| 10 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder |
| 0 What Is ADHD? |
| 0 Treatment Issues |
| 0 Mood Disorders and ADHD |
| 0 Other Medications |
| 0 Treatment for Your Child |
| 11 Autism, Asperger's, and Related Disorders |
| 0 Autism |
| 0 Symptoms of Autism |
| 0 Autism versus Asperger's Syndrome |
| 0 Autism and Mood Disorders |
| 0 Approaches to Treatment of the Child Who Has Autism |
| 12 Alcohol and Drug Abuse |
| 0 Adolescent Substance Abuse |
| 0 Alcohol Abuse |
| 0 Marijuana Abuse |
| 0 Amphetamines (Crystal Meth, Ecstasy, and "Club Drugs") |
| 0 Mood Disorders and Substance Abuse |
| 0 Treatment Issues |
| 13 Eating Disorders |
| 0 Anorexia Nervosa |
| 0 Bulimia Nervosa |
| 0 Understanding Eating Disorders |
| 0 Mood Disorders and Eating Disorders |
| 14 "Cutting" and Other Self-Harming Behaviors |
| 0 Self-Mutilation |
| 0 Adolescent Suicide |
| 15 The\Genetics of Mood Disorders |
| 0 Genes, Chromosomes, and DNA |
| 0 Genetic Diseases |
| 0 What We Know |
| 0 The\Search Continues |
| 0 Part IV |
| 16 Strategies for Successful Treatment |
| 0 Diagnosis, Diagnosis, Diagnosis |
| 0 Choosing the Treatment Team |
| 0 Eliminating Pathological Influences |
| 17 The\Role of the Family |
| 0 Recognizing Symptoms |
| 0 Getting Involved in Treatment |
| 0 Safety Issues |
| 0 Arranging Hospitalization and Involuntary Treatment |
| 0 Getting the Support You Need |
| 18 Planning for Emergencies |
| 0 Know Whom to Call for Help |
| 0 Insurance Issues |
| 0 More on Safety |
| 19 Looking Ahead |
| 0 Resources |
| 0 Suggested Reading |
| 0 Support and Advocacy Organizations |
| 0 Internet Resources |
| 0 Notes |
| 0 Index |
