Cobain, Bev, 1940-

When nothing matters anymore : a survival guide for depressed teens / by Bev Cobain ; edited by Elizabeth Verdick. - Rev. and updated ed. - Minneapolis, MN : Free Spirit Pub., c2007. - 146 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-135) and index.

Foreword / Introduction -- What's wrong? -- Depression : the facts -- Famous people with depression -- Depression Q & A -- How to tell if you might be depressed (a quiz) -- word about depression in teens -- Feelings journal -- good news -- Survival tip #1 : get some exercise -- Exercise journal -- 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 -- relaxation exercise -- 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 -- Peter S. Jensen -- pt. 1. 1. A The 2. A 3. Drugs, alcohol, and depression -- little known fact -- What happens when you abuse drugs and alcohol? -- 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 -- 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 -- Getting help and staying well -- 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 -- 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? -- note to parents / Resources -- Endnotes -- Index -- About the authors. Elizabeth McCauley -- 4. A The 5. pt. 2. 6. 7. A

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

ISBN: 9781575422350 1575422352

LCCN: 2006036325

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Depression in adolescence--Young adult literature.