My Kind of Sad
What It's Like to Be Young and Depressed
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2006
- Category
- General
- Recommended Age
- 13 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 8
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554513147
- Publish Date
- Mar 2006
- List Price
- $10.99
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Description
A guide to depression and its treatment for kids 13 and up with topics such as mood vs. mood disorders, bipolar disorder, anxiety, self-mutilation, etc. Includes quotes from teen sufferers and an afterword by a youth psychiatrist.
About the author
Kate Scowen has worked with teens and families for over 20 years as a youth counselor, the manager of an inner-city youth center, and a consultant. She lives in Toronto, Ontario, with her husband and three daughters.
Editorial Reviews
“Sympathetic without being preachy or condescending ... a chatty, informative, up-to-date resource on a disturbing subject. Teens won’t find a quick fix here, just realistic advice—especially about seeking help.”
Booklist, 09/06
