Booktopia - Navigating Teenage Depression : A Guide for Parents and Professionals, Gordon Parker, 9781742370781

Navigating Teenage Depression : A Guide for Parents and Professionals

By: Gordon Parker, Kerrie Eyres

Navigating Teenage Depression : A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Retail Price:	$24.99
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ISBN: 9781742370781

Format: Paperback
Published: October 2009

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This book has been delayed with the publishers and will not be released until October 2009. Booktopia will make every effort to deliver it as promptly as possible after this time. A comprehensive and authoritative guide to identifying and supporting teenagers with depression.

'At last, a sensible, well-written and incisive description of the most common psychiatric disorder in young people: depression.

Sometimes, trying to detect depression in young people is like trying to pick up mercury with a fork but this book makes the task just that little easier. It is an invaluable resource for people who work with young people in health, education and welfare and should be a standard text for all trainees.' - Dr Michael Carr-Gregg.

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 parents, carers and professionals who work with young people best identify and support teenagers with depression?

Experienced clinician and researcher Gordon Parker explains how to systematically identify different mood disorders, and outlines treatment options. He discusses the particular challenges faced by adolescents and approaches to effective management.

Illustrated with moving and informative descriptions from people who suffered depression as teenagers, this is a comprehensive and authoritative guide.