When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens - Softcover

Bev Cobain

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1575422352 ISBN 13: 9781575422350

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S., 2007

Synopsis

On April 8, 1994, Kurt Cobain ended his long struggle with depression and chemical dependency by taking his own life. His suicide profoundly affected millions of fans around the world who identified with the music of Kurt and his band, Nirvana. Bev Cobain is Kurt's cousin, and this powerful book is her way of dealing with his death—and reaching out to teens with a life-saving message: You don't have to be sad, discouraged, or depressed. There is help and hope for you.Full of solid information and straight talk, When Nothing Matters Anymore defines and explains adolescent depression, reveals how common it is, describes the symptoms, and spreads the good news that depression is treatable. Personal stories, photos, and poetry from teens dealing with depression speak directly to readers' feelings, concerns, and experiences.Teens learn how to recognize depression in themselves and others, understand its effects, and take care of themselves by relaxing, exercising, eating right, and talking things over with people who care. For some teens, self-help isn't enough, so Bev also tells about treatment options, presents the facts about therapy, explains the differences between various types of helping professionals (psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, physicians, counselors, etc.), discusses medications, and more.This book isn't just for teens who have been diagnosed with depression. It's for any teen who feels hopeless, helpless, and alone. Clear, encouraging, and matter-of-fact, it's also recommended for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to know more about teen depression.

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From the Author

The "Hormone Zone", or depression?
Being a teenager is a hard job. How do you tell if feeling down, angry, sad, or helpless, is "just your hormones," or if you, or someone you know, may be one of more than two million teens suffering from depression? This book tells you what signs to notice, what they may mean, and what steps you can take to change the way you feel. Depression isn't shameful; it's a medical illness for which there is effective treatment. Read true stories of how depression affected other teens, and how they overcame their depression. Don't let depression defeat you. Learn how to make changes that will help to put you in charge of your mental health.

Synopsis

This is a life saving message for teens everywhere - you don't have to be sad, discouraged, or depressed. There is help and hope for you. It features dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted teen related media & organizations. This powerful volume is packed with practical information and no-nonsense straight talk, defining and explaining adolescent depression, its common symptoms, as well as giving hope by sharing the stories of those who have suffered, and come out the other side smiling. "When Nothing Matters Anymore" teaches teens to learn the signs of depression - not only within themselves but in their friends and peers, and to understand its effects. It then goes on to provide detailed information on the things that can be done to help - from relaxation techniques and regular exercise to prescription treatments and professional help. Clear, encouraging, and with a positive perspective, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to know more about teen depression.

Edition details

• Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1575422352
• ISBN 13: 9781575422350
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 146