When nothing matters anymore a survival guide for depressed teens

This book, written for teens, defines depression, describes the symptoms, and explains that depression is treatable.

Main Author: Cobain, Bev, 1940-
Other Authors: Verdick, Elizabeth.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Pub., c2007.
Edition: Rev. and updated ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword /
  • Peter S. Jensen
  • pt. 1.
  • What's wrong?
  • 1.
  • Depression : the facts
  • Famous people with depression
  • Depression Q & A
  • How to tell if you might be depressed (a quiz)
  • A word about depression in teens
  • Feelings journal
  • The good news
  • Survival tip #1 : get some exercise
  • Exercise journal
  • 2.
  • Types of depression
  • Major depression
  • Angey's story
  • Dysthymia
  • What's SAD?
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Bipolar disorder resources
  • Amber's story
  • Okay, I'm depressed. Now what?
  • Survival tip #2 : take a break
  • A relaxation exercise
  • 3.
  • How depression affects your brain
  • When your brain and body stop "talking"
  • Causes of depression
  • David's story
  • Cera's story
  • Gay and lesbian resources
  • Survivors' resources
  • Paul's story
  • Survival tip #3 : have some fun.
  • 4.
  • Drugs, alcohol, and depression
  • A little known fact
  • What happens when you abuse drugs and alcohol?
  • The risk of meth
  • Heidi's story
  • Abuse vs. addiction
  • Dual diagnosis
  • Getting control of your life
  • Shaneeka's story
  • Substance abuse resources
  • Survival tip #4 : eat good food
  • Eating disorder resources
  • 5.
  • Depression and suicide
  • Why would anyone want to die?
  • Crisis resource
  • Ryland's story
  • Nobody really wants to die
  • Suicide resources
  • Teens at risk
  • Heather's story
  • Survival tip #5 : talk about it
  • Important numbers
  • pt. 2.
  • Getting help and staying well
  • 6.
  • Who and what can help
  • Treating depression
  • Can I afford treatment?
  • Psychotherapy (talk therapy)
  • Teen resource
  • MacKenzie's story
  • Medications for depression
  • What about herbal remedies?
  • Shawnelle's story
  • Survival tip #6 : stick with it
  • Chart your moods
  • Mood chart
  • 7.
  • How to stay well
  • Ideas for staying strong
  • Getting on with your life
  • Tyler's story
  • Survival tip #7 : feed your spirit
  • Top ten questions
  • Can anything good come of this?
  • A note to parents /
  • Elizabeth McCauley.