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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Description
Mary Beth Latham is first and foremost a mother, whose three teenaged children come first, before her career as a landscape gardener, or even her life as the wife of a doctor. Caring for her family and preserving their everyday life is paramount. And so, when one of her sons, Max, becomes depressed, Mary Beth becomes focused on him, and is blindsided by a shocking act of violence.
3) Skim
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Skim" (Kimberly Keiko Cameron) is a not-slim would-be Wiccan goth who goes to a private girls' school. When her classmate Katie is dumped by her boyfriend, who then kills himself, the entire school goes into mourning overdrive. The popular clique stars a club to boost school spirit, but Skim sinks into an ever-deepening depression.
Author
Series
Friends (Hale) volume 3
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
280 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects...
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Language
English
Description
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.
7) Me (Moth)
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
248 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Moth, who lost her family in an accident, and Sani, who is battling ongoing depression, take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors, which helps them move forward in surprising, powerful and unforgettable ways.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014,©2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1080L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Studies indicate that approximately four percent of adolescents experience serious depression. Depression and other mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, occur across all age groups, genders, economic classes, and ethnic groups. This informative title examines the causes and symptoms of depression and other mood disorders and provides information about treatment options. A chapter on caring for others discusses the difficulties young people encounter...
Author
Publisher
Magination Press, American Psychological Association
Pub. Date
[2016].
Physical Desc
vi, 154 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Depression: A Teen's Guide to Survive and Thrive is a guidebook for teenagers who are depressed or at risk for depression. This guide discusses depression and provides guidance on cognitive behavioral therapy principles to help teens take a problem-solving, strategy-based approach to deal with depressed moods, thoughts, and behavior. Intended to serve as an adjunct to therapy, this is a very practical and easy-to-read book that is not overwhelming...
Author
Publisher
Imprint, a part of Macmillan Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2020
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
314 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"In journal entries alternating between two timelines--before and after a tragic accident--Jennie Englund's heartfelt coming-of-age story, Taylor Before and After follows the year that changes one girl's life forever."--Amazon
12) Cloudburst
Author
Series
Storms volume 2
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
489 p. (large print) ; 22cm.
Language
English
Description
Sasha becomes increasingly attracted to shy classmate Duane while rehearsing for a school play only to watch him succumb to depression in the wake of parental neglect.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
ix, 221 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
This book contains specific tips, recommendations, and case examples to help make parenting a depressed child less challenging. Seeing your child suffer in any way is a harrowing experience for any parent. Mental illness in children can be particularly draining due to the mystery surrounding it, and the issue of diagnosis at such a tender age. The book gives parents and caregivers an understanding of pediatric depression, its causes, its symptoms,...
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In real teens' voices, this engaging book offers comfort and advice for young people dealing with their own mental health issues or those of a loved one. A compilation of true stories by young adults facing the challenges of anxiety and depression, the book features compelling first-person accounts of panic attacks, suicidal depression, and self-harm, among other topics. Each contributor brings a unique perspective to the discussion of mental illness,...
Author
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
xiv, 160 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
The author shares her experiences with childhood depression, explains what is currently known about major depression in adolescents, and offers tips on how to deal with depression both at home and at school.
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Each year in the United States, thousands of youths take their own lives and the teen suicide rate is climbing. Teens and Suicide examines the nature of teen suicide, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured.
Author
Publisher
Harmony Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 206 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"A short, deeply personal, and ultimately uplifting practical narrative on depression from a young mental health activist who has already inspired millions.Teenagers, educators, and parents alike, through the lens of his stories and battles, will be givena gritty message of hope, light, and inspiration"--
Author
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
236 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Survival Strategies for Parenting Children with Bipolar Disorder tackles the most difficult decisions parents can face, including whether to involve police or consider hospitalization if their children are a danger to themselves and their families. At the same time, it emphasizes the positive qualities these children often have and illustrates how their gifts and abilities can build their self-esteem and help them function better in society. However...
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