When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens ANNOTATION
A guide to understanding and coping with depression, discussing the different types, how and why the condition begins, how it may be linked to substance abuse or suicide, and how to get help.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
A guide to understanding and coping with depression, discussing the different types, how and why the condition begins, how it may be linked to substance abuse or suicide, and how to get help.
FROM THE CRITICS
VOYA - Deborah L. Dubois
Cobain has written a practical guide for teens who think they may be depressed, or have a friend who is depressed. Cobain is cousin to the rock singer Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide in 1994. She hopes that this book will help teens and maybe prevent a suicide. This is the most positive book on depression one could read. It is divided into two parts: Part I describes the causes and types of depression, also dealing with suicide and drug and alcohol abuse. Part II discusses types of treatments and how to get help. Ideas on what to say when talking to someone about how you are feeling and survival tips are given throughout the book to help teens cope. Cobain talks directly to teens about their feelings in a reassuring and positive tone. Every time suicide is mentioned, she urges the reader to talk to a trusted adult or crisis center if they are even thinking about suicide. Most of the chapters have a personal story from a teen who has gone through depression and is getting help; each one offers encouragement to the teen reader. The first chapter features a quiz to help readers determine if they are depressed. The survival tips are practical, simple actions readers can take such as: "Eat Good Food," "Get Some Exercise," and "Talk About It." Organizations to contact, Web sites to look up, and other sources to read are also listed. This positive, reassuring book should be available to all teens. Index. Illus. Charts. Source Notes. Further Reading. VOYA Codes: 4Q 2P M J S (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses, For the YA with a special interest in the subject, Middle School-defined as grades 6 to 8, Junior High-defined as grades 7 to 9 and Senior High-defined as grades 10 to 12).
School Library Journal
A clear, helpful guide exploring all kinds of depression and the links to drug and alcohol abuse and suicide. The informative text includes personal stories of young adults and solid advice on how to get help. Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
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