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When nothing matters anymore : a survival guide for depressed teens / by Bev Cobain ; edited by Elizabeth Verdick.

by Cobain, Bev, 1940-

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Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Pub., c2007.

Depression in adolescence -- Juvenile literature.

Depression, Mental -- Juvenile literature.

Electronic Resource

http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip074/2006036325.html

9781575422350 (pbk.)

1575422352 (pbk.)

146 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Rev. and updated ed.

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.

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

Everyone feels down or sad at times. These feelings are part of life and usually pass. But what if they hang on, affecting your body, your behavior, your emotions, and your thoughts? You may be more than sad--you may be depressed. If you are, you're not alone. More than 18 million Americans, including teens, have depression. If you think you might be depressed, please read this book. It includes the latest information on medication, nutrition, and health; current resources; and the Top Ten Questions teens have asked the author. Look inside to learn the causes, symptoms, and types of depression; how to tell if you might be depressed (take a quiz and find out); different kinds of treatment; survival tips--things you can do right now and in the future to help yourself--and ways to stay healthy, strong, and positive. You don't have to feel sad, hopeless, or alone anymore.--From publisher description.

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