Depression And Other Mood Disorders
by Jon Eben Field /
2014 / English / PDF
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Mental health is an important and often misunderstood concept. This insightful series takes a sincere and authentic approach in discussing different mental health issues and disorders. Concise, easy-to-follow text explains the importance of social and emotional health and symptoms and possible treatments of different mental illnesses. First-hand accounts from people with mental illnesses as well as from family and friends help make this difficult topic relatable and provide an opportunity for open and honest discussion. 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 living with or caring for siblings or parents who are depressed or have a mood disorder.
