Major depressive episodes affect millions of teens. Designed to help educate teens about the illness and its potential causes, this guide contains the latest science behind the symptoms, along with personal accounts, treatment information, management techniques and medication. The book also explores the role of substance abuse, when to seek professional help, and advice about what readers can do for friends and family brought low by depression.

Depression affects around 6% of us every year. Depression has a significant impact on the way someone feels, causing a persistent 'low' mood which can have a serious affect on their ability to carry on their everyday . Depression is treatable. After diagnosis by a doctor, the most effective treatment is often psychological therapy. Antidepressant medication may also be prescribed when necessary. With treatment, the symptoms can be successfully managed...

Clinical depression is an illness, a medical condition. It significantly affects the way someone feels, causing a persistent lowering of mood. Depression is often accompanied by a range of other physical and psychological symptoms that can interfere with the way a person is able to function in their every day life. The symptoms of depression generally react positively to treatment. This Speaking from experience program offers offer first-hand accounts...

"This book offers relatable situations and strategies to guide teens struggling with mental health--including identifying signs of struggle, recognizing stress factors, and offering strategies to escape harmful mental habits which can leave individuals feeling vulnerable, helpless, or in despair"--

What this book does is demystify the illness, help remind you that you're not alone, provide moving case studies of people who have been in similar situations, and talk you through some practical things you can do to alleviate the effects of depression. It also explains the key treatments, including medication, cognitive behavioural therapy, and alternative therapies.

"Depression is more than feeling sad sometimes. For Bindu, depression can make it hard to get out of bed in the morning or focus at school. Even working on an exciting design project can be difficult, with emotions that go up and down. But with treatment, Bindu is learning how to feel better. Find out how she copes with her mood disorder, with help from her support system, and discovers life beyond depression."--

A dancer drops out of the sky (The Physical TV Company) What I did on my nervous breakdown (The Physical TV Company) Deep (Milla Moilanen/KROMA) Scale (Milla Moilanen/KROMA) Beach dreams (Liz Milwe) Only you (Liz Milwe) The wedding (Liz Milwe).

Take an intimate look at how depression affects its victims and their families. Explore through firsthand accounts how depression can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, or socioeconomic background. Follow along as one by one the following topics are addressed: symptoms, suicide, the stigma and lack of understanding, the stress in families and relationships, and the loss of ability to work. Also discussed are the pros and cons of medication,...

A follow-up to the best-selling The Primal Blueprint draws on the author's evolutionary research to explore genetic reasons behind why people feel depressed and unfulfilled in spite of positive outward circumstances, outlining simple lifestyle strategies for promoting personal contentment.