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Depression
(Twenty-First Century Medical Library)
by Wendy Moragne. Twenty First
Century Books, 2001.
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An in-depth
discussion on depression, including information on how it
affects family and friends. Depression is treatable and help is
available.
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Girl, Interrupted
by Susanna Kaysen. Vintage Books,
1993. |
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Susanna went to visit a new
psychiatrist. At the end of the session, he had her taken by taxi
to a psychiatric hospital where she remained for two years. Why?
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Stop Pretending:
What Happened When My Big Sister Went Crazy
by Sonya Sones. HarperCollins, 1999.
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When Sonya Sones�s
sister had a nervous breakdown the whole family suffers with
her. Loving, lost, poignant.
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Teens,
Depression, and the Blues: A Hot Issue (Hot Issues)
by Kathleen Winkler. Enslow, 2000.
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Good source for
basic information on depression. |
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When Nothing
Matters Anymore: a Survival Guide for Depressed Teens
by Bev Cobain. Free
Spirit, 1998.
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Written by Kurt
Cobain�s cousin. This is a compassionate, caring guide for teens
dealing with depression. Book includes many suggestions for
additional information.
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Black Mirror
by Nancy Werlin. Dial, 2001.
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Frances shows us
there is hope on the other side for those living with depression
and low self-esteem.
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Darkness before
Dawn
by Sharon Draper. Simon, 2002.
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Keisha and her
friends have a difficult year finding hope after the needless
deaths of two close friends.
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Dreamland
by Sarah Dessen. Viking, 2002.
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Caitlin feels
totally alone as her family struggles to survive after her older
sister runs away from home.
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Green Angel
by Alice Hoffman. Scholastic Press,
2003.
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It takes a long,
lonely year for Green to recover after her family is killed in a
fire. Dark, vivid, gorgeous.
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All
about Depression
http://www.allaboutdepression.com/
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Accurate, current, and relevant information about clinical
depression. |
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Columbia University School of Social Work Career Development
Center � Mental Health
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ssw/careers/
jobsearch/professional/mental.html
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An A to
Z list of national mental health organizations and their web
addresses.
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Depression and Bipolar Support
Alliance (DBSA)
http://www.dbsalliance.org/
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Information, support groups, programs, publications, and
resources on depression and bipolar disorders. |
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Have
a Heart�s Depression Resource
http://www.have-a-heart.com/
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Articles
on understanding depression and suicide. |
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National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org/
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Resource
for information on mental illness treatment, and referrals for
local treatment services.
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Walkers in Darkness, Inc.
http://www.walkers.org/
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Support
and Information for Mood Disorders. |
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What
to do when your friend is depressed.
http://www.lorenbennett.org/
childfriend.htm |
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Listen
to your depressed friend and encourage him or her to ask an
adult for help. If your friend doesn�t seek help, tell an adult
you trust. Take it seriously if your friend mentions death or
suicide.
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Youth guide checklist.
http://www.lorenbennett.org/
youthguide.htm#SYMPTOMSyguide
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Know the symptoms of Depression.
Guide for Teenagers from the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Public Health Service Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental
Health.
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Joy Marion � 2003
Last Updated August 15, 2003 |
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