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1) Depression
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Depression is a mental health disorder that affects the lives of millions. Statistics from the World Health Organization show that about 121 million people worldwide are clinically depressed. The symptoms of depression go far beyond just feeling sad. It is a serious disorder that can make it difficult for sufferers to cope with daily life. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide. Major depression affects more than 5 percent of teens and is linked...
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"Everyone experiences sadness at some point in their life-but not everyone experiences depression. Depression is extreme sadness and feeling discouragement, despair, or hopelessness from weeks to years at a time. People who experience depression often don't take enjoyment from life and don't have much energy, motivation, or concentration. In this volume, readers will learn what causes depression, steps to a diagnosis, and different types of treatments....
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Mood and anxiety disorders are certainly not restricted to adults, and they shouldn't be dismissed as "typical teen angst." As many as 3 in 10 American teens experience problems with anxiety, while more than 1 in 10 cope with a mood disorder. This book explains what these disorders are and the many challenges they pose. It also provides concrete guidance on how kids can get the help and support they need. Diseases and disorders transform the experience...
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"Depression and mental illness don't discriminate. Even in the most picture-perfect life, confusion and turmoil are often lurking beneath the surface. For a teenager in a world where anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses are commonplace, life can sometimes feel impossible. Whether or not you or someone you love is suffering from any of these issues, it's important to be able to recognize the warning signs of mental illness and know where...
6) Depression
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Depression, a medical disorder distinct from sadness or grief, affects people around the world of all ages, though many of them are not diagnosed or do not receive adequate treatment. This book explains the symptoms of depression, how it can vary across individuals, how to diagnose it, and ways to treat it and cope with it. The genetic risk factors of depression are explored, including how genetic therapy may help people with depression in the future....
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"Depression affects many people, and it can be confusing and sometimes scary for a young person to see a family member or friend suffering from it--or to find themselves struggling with symptoms of depression. However, knowing the facts about this mental illness can empower them to provide support for others and to take charge of their own health. They discover these facts through age-appropriate text and sidebars that provide scientific information,...
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Includes material on thyroid imbalance, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid hormone as antidepressant, weight control, hormones and sexuality, fatigue, chronic fatigue, hypoglycemia, fibromyalgia, thyroid problems in women (premenstrual syndrome, menopause, infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression), the T4/T3 protocol, thyroid eye disease, thyroid cancer, and other topics.
11) Depression
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2003.
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Explains what depression is, offers a look at depression throughout history, and describes what causes people to get depressed, why depression is increasing among young people, and various treatment options.
15) Depression
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[2016]
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Explains what depression is, how it is typically diagnosed, and how it is treated.
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[2019]
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"This is a book about depression. It doesn't shy away from both the complexities of depression or what getting help might look like. It gives an honest perspective into what depression feels like, what life looks like with it, and the hope that comes with being known and being loved through it."--Publisher's description.
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