The Disappearing Girl: Learning The Language Of Teenage Depression - Hardcover

Machoian, Lisa

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9780525948667: The Disappearing Girl: Learning The Language Of Teenage Depression

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ISBN 10: 052594866X ISBN 13: 9780525948667

Publisher: E P Dutton, 2005

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Citing increasing rates in teen depression, a guide for parents of struggling adolescent girls identifies the warning signs of depression, advising adults and teen women on how to manage stress, navigate through mixed peer and media messages, and promote self-empowerment. 25,000 first printing.

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"This is a hopeful book--for parents, teachers, therapists, and also for girls."--Carol Gilligan, author of In a Different Voice"This insightful and important book is a must read for all those relating to girls."--Rachel Simmons, author of Odd Girl Out

About the Author:

Lisa Machoian, Ed.D., taught in Harvard's Department of Human Development and Psychology and was alsthe director of their Gender Studies Concentration. She has worked for more than twenty years with teenage girls, and her articles have appeared in many publications. She now devotes her time to lecturing, consulting, and conducting workshops for parents, teens, and professionals. She holds a master's degree and a doctorate from Harvard.

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