Understanding Teenage Depression

Author : Dr. Maureen Empfield
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 1466850094
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Teenage Depression written by Dr. Maureen Empfield and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the latest scientific findings, a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of teenage depression. Each year thousands of American teenagers are diagnosed with clinical depression. If ignored, poorly treated, or left untreated, it can be a devastating illness for adolescents and their families. Drawing on her many years of experience as a pychiatrist working with teenagers, Dr. Maureen Empfield answers the questions parents and teens have about depression, providing detailed information on: *Identifying the different types of depression *How depression is diagnosed *Which teenagers are most at risk *Suicide *The effect of depression on other teenage problems *How depression is treated and by whom *The drugs used to treat teenage depression - what they are and how they work *When a teenager needs to be hospitalized for depression *and more Understanding Teenage Depression provides the latest scientific findings on this serious condition, and the most up to date information on its treatment. The book includes numerous vignettes drawn from Dr. Empfield's clinical practice as well as first person accounts from teenagers who have themselves suffered from depression. Understanding Teenage Depression is a book that anyone who's been touched by this disease - whether parents, teachers, family members or teens themselves - will find invaluable.

Author : Gerald D. Oster
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9780471621843
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Helping Your Depressed Teenager written by Gerald D. Oster and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1994-12-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The authors have produced a very readable, extremely well informedand comprehensive book that will add greatly to the knowledge baseof interested parents. This book is strongly recommended."--Stewart Gable, MD Chairman, Department of Psychiatry TheChildren's Hospital, Denver, Colorado You supported and encouragedthem as they grew from toddlers to teens. Now you are confrontedwith one of the toughest challenges you and they will ever face .teenage depression. Adolescence is a period of peaks and valleys.Most teens negotiate these years with relative ease; yet for somethese times are treacherous with countless pitfalls. Whendepression ensues, it can interfere with much of your child'spotential. Clinical depression is now epidemic among Americanteens, and teen suicide can be a deadly consequence. Helping YourDepressed Teenager is a practical guide offering family solutionsto a family problem. This book will sensitize you to the hiddenstruggles of adolescents and assist you in understanding theirmultifaceted problems. The authors are experts in this field andhave helped countless youngsters confront and overcome theirdepressed mood. In a highly readable and gentle manner, they helpyou see behind the "masks" of troubled teens who attempt to hidetheir true feelings. They help you distinguish the subtle andsometimes not so subtle signs that something is seriously wrong.And they help you provide the loving support and assistanceteenagers need to make it through this difficult life passage. Someof the useful information provided: * What families can do to prevent teen depression * How to tell the difference between moodiness and depression * How to read the warning signs of a troubled teenager * How to know when professional help is needed and where to findit * How to choose the right treatment options for your teen

Author : Francis Mark Mondimore
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 142141791X
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adolescent Depression written by Francis Mark Mondimore and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Michael Martin
Publisher : Lucent Books
ISBN 13 : 9781590185025
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Teen Depression written by Michael Martin and published by Lucent Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ailments and conditions that afflict people today can be confusing, disturbing, and painful-both emotionally and physically. The Diseases and Disorders series provides clear, careful explanations that offer young readers and researchers insight into what these conditions are, what causes them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. All volumes in the series include primary and secondary quotations, annotated bibliographies, detailed indexes, and lists of organizations to contact for additional information. Book jacket.

Author : Gary E. Nelson
Publisher : Gary Nelson
ISBN 13 : 155635309X
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Relentless Hope written by Gary E. Nelson and published by Gary Nelson. This book was released on 2007 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: Depression and related illnesses threaten to wreck the lives of many teens and their families. Suicide driven by these illnesses is one of the top killers of these young people. How do teens become depressed? What does depression feel like? How can we identify it? What helps depressed teens? What hurts them? How do families cope with teen depression? In A Relentless Hope Gary Nelson uses his experience as a pastor and pastoral counselor to guide the reader through an exploration of these and many other questions about teen depression. Nelson has worked with many teens over the years offering help to those who find themselves confronted by this potentially devastating attacker. The author also uses the story of his own son's journey through depression to weave together insights into the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, biological, and relational dimensions of teen depression. Through careful analysis, candid self-revelation, practical advice, and even humor, this pastor, counselor, and father reminds us that God's light of healing can shine through the darkness of depression and offer hope. A Relentless Hope is written for teens, parents, teachers, pastors, and any who walk with the afflicted through this valley of the shadow of death. Endorsements: ""Whether you are a youth struggling with depression, a family member of a depressed teen, or a pastor, counselor or teacher providing support and help in such circumstances, this book is a must read as the most informative and helpful volume available on the subject."" --Merle R. Jordan Professor of Pastoral Psychology Emeritus, Boston University School of Theology ""This story of a family is an incredible gift of honest reflection. So many families deal with the issue of teen depression. . . As the dean of a theological school I am aware of the numbers of youth that my students deal with who are in this book. Depression, self-medication with alcohol and drugs, self doubt and even considerations of suicide as an answer--all are in our communities and probably in even a small church. This book is about an attitude that avoids denial, attempts to keep a sense of humor, and believes in the miracle of life. Thank you, Tom, for allowing your story to be told."" --Maxine Clarke Beach, Vice President and Dean, Drew Theological School This is a story of amazing grace! I love the challenge Gary gave the reader throughout the book: ""Never give up on loving!"" I was reminded in a very tangible way of the limitless capacity of God who loves us the same way--He never stops! What an incredible mantra for all of us: ""Never give up on loving. . . . Never!"" I wonder how different our world would be if we practiced this command? --Rev. Dale Seley, Pastor Downtown Baptist Church, Alexandria, Virginia About the Contributor(s): Gary E. Nelson, DMin, is a United Methodist minister who for thirty years has worked with teens and their families as a local church pastor and as a pastoral counselor. He currently pastors a church in West Virginia.

Author : Gregory L. Jantz
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 0781407907
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Stranger in Your House written by Gregory L. Jantz and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best-selling author Dr. Gregory L. Jantz offers hope and help for parents of teens. Adolescence is a frightening and complicated time – for teens and parents. Keeping the roller coaster of the teen years on track takes work and wisdom. Many parents simply don’t know where to start. With Dr. Jantz’s help they can stop worrying about the turbulence of adolescence and take action. With included resources, reflection questions, and guidance from a Christian perspective, parents learn how to become a port in the storm for their teenager, discovering the God-designed future and promise that awaits.

Author : Ann Hagell
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 144730103X
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Changing Adolescence written by Ann Hagell and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique volume brings together the main findings from the Nuffield Foundation's Changing Adolescence Programme and explores how social change may affect young people's behaviour, mental health and transitions toward adulthood.

Author : Miriam Kaufman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Overcoming Teen Depression written by Miriam Kaufman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the signs and symptoms of depression in teenagers, explains current medical approaches to treatment, and explores related issues, including substance abuse and medical and psychiatric disorders.

Author : Kathleen McCoy
Publisher : Perigee Trade
ISBN 13 : 9780399518560
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Your Teenager's Depression written by Kathleen McCoy and published by Perigee Trade. This book was released on 1994 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helps parents recognize the freqhently obscured symptoms of depression and offers appropriate and practical advice to cope with this critical problem.

Author : Lisa Machoian
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780452287105
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Disappearing Girl written by Lisa Machoian and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adults are increasingly concerned about the rising rate of depression in teenage girls and the frequency of alarming behaviors including wild conduct, explosive outbursts, back talking, sexual escapades, drug experimentation, and even cutting, eating disorders, and suicide attempts. The Disappearing Girl, the first book on depression in teenage girls, helps parents understand: • Why silence reflects a girl’s desperate wish for inclusion, not isolation • Subtle differences between teen angst and problem behavior • Vulnerabilities in dating, friendships, school, and families • How, if untreated, girls will carry feelings of helplessness, anger, and depression into adulthood Dr. Machoian also offers conversation topics to help girls navigate mixed messages, develop their identity, make healthy decisions, and build resilience that will empower them throughout life, as well as helping parents manage their own frustration.