Depression (Twenty-First Century Medical Library)

Moragne, Wendy

ISBN 10: 0761317740 ISBN 13: 9780761317746

Publisher: Twenty First Century Books, 2001

Synopsis

Defines depression and explains the diagnosis, treatment, and help available to sufferers of this debilitating disease.

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Gr 7 Up-The text opens with scenarios of seven teens who deal with this disorder in a variety of ways. This technique is used to discuss the related factors that can be caused by or perpetuated by depression. The author discusses what it is, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, suicide and its prevention, family friends and school, and the power of self-esteem. Although the book is formatted to highlight certain facts, the vocabulary and sophisticated sentence structure are likely to leave less capable readers with little or no understanding of the topic. The list for further reading is up to date and addresses and Web sites are provided for organizations that readers can turn to for more information and help. Black-and-white photos are superfluous and seem posed and artificial. Gail Stewart's Teens and Depression (Lucent, 1997) is easier to read without sacrificing information. A serviceable addition.-Marilyn Fairbanks, Azure IRC, Brockton High School, MA

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Gr. 7-12. Like other books in the Medical Library series, this uses case histories of teenagers as the framework, an approach that will quickly draw in the reader. Moragne presents the stories of seven teens diagnosed with different forms of depression, following the kids from the onset of their condition to successful treatment. Her profiles are respectful as well as thorough, including a surprising amount of information about symptoms, kinds of depression, causative factors, treatments (psychotherapy, medicines, electroconvulsive therapy), and the impact on one's self-esteem and personal relationships. It's made clear throughout that the condition is treatable. Difficult medical information that might have been dull or oversimplified is presented clearly and without condescension. The chapter on depression and suicide is particularly well done. An extensive glossary and an annotated list of organizations are provided. Chris Sherman
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Edition details

• Publisher: Twenty First Century Books
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761317740
• ISBN 13: 9780761317746
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 112