
Navigating Teenage Depression
A guide for parents and professionals
Allen & Unwin (Publisher)
Published on 1. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-74237-078-1 (ISBN)
Description
First symptoms of depression often occur during teenage years, and it can be a disturbing and confusing time for families as well as the teenager themselves. How can you tell whether it's just typical teenage ups and downs that will pass, or something more serious? How can we reliably identify and support teenagers with depression?Experienced clinician and researcher Gordon Parker explains how to systematically identify different mood disorders and contributing factors. He and co-author Kerrie Eyers explain when clinical treatment is required and outline treatment options. They also discuss the particular challenges faced by adolescents and approaches to effective management.Drawing on insightful personal accounts from teenagers and young adults about their experiences, and based on extensive clinical research, this is an essential handbook for every parent, carer or professional looking after a young person with depression.'At last, a sensible, well-written and incisive description of the most common psychiatric disorder in young people: depression.'Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, prominent adolescent psychologist and author 'A "must" read for parents and for professionals.'
Professor Sir Michael Rutter, Institute of Psychiatry, London'It's a map to the maze for us as we attempt to understand the journey we are required to take with the one we love.'Parent www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Professor Sir Michael Rutter, Institute of Psychiatry, London'It's a map to the maze for us as we attempt to understand the journey we are required to take with the one we love.'Parent www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
St Leonards NSW
Australia
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 128 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74237-078-1 (9781742370781)
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Persons
Gordon Parker AO, MD, PhD, DSc, FRANZCP, FASSA is Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute. He is a renowned researcher with over 30 years' experience with mood disorders, and is author of Dealing with Depression: A common sense guide to mood disorders. Kerrie Eyers MA (Psych), DipEd, MPH, MAPS is a psychologist, teacher and editor with many years' experience in mental health, based at the Black Dog Institute, Sydney.Gordon Parker and Kerrie Eyers are co-editors of Journeys with the Black Dog and Mastering Bipolar Disorder.
Content
FOREWORDChapter 1. Navigating The Maze: Three Stories of Teenage DepressionChapter 2. Background Stresses: Teenagers Shoulder Some Heavy BaggageChapter 3. What Depression Feels Like: Young People Describe Its EffectsChapter 4. Getting To Assessment: Some Ways To Overcome Teenage ReluctanceChapter 5. Making The Diagnosis: Guidelines For A Systematic ApproachChapter 6. The Assessment Report: And How Teenagers Adjust To The DiagnosisChapter 7. A Quick Look at Treatment and Management: And The Impact Of Personality StyleChapter 8. Maintaining Good Mental Health: Tips From Teens And Their SupportersAppendix I. Examining The Use And Effectiveness Of Antidepressants In TeensAppendix II. Assessing The Risk of Harm In Teenagers With DepressionAppendix III. Teenagers Share Their Most Effective Wellbeing StrategiesAppendix IV. The Mood Assessment Program (MAP)GlossaryNotesIndex