Beating Depression: Teens find light at the end of the tunnel

Title: Beating Depression: Teens find light at the end of the tunnel

Author: Faye Zucker and Joan E. Huebl

Type or emotional/crisis issue(s) addressed: Anxiety; Fear; Depression

Year of Publication: 2007

Publisher & Location: Franklin Watts; Danbury, CT

ISBN#:
978-0-531-12462-8
0-531-12462-2

Target Age Level: Teen

# of Pages: 112

Quality of Illustrations: photographs

Brief Summary: Non-fiction book about adolescent depression. Provides information that defines depression, lists signs and symptoms of depression, explains the science and physiology of depression, approaches to get help, possible treatment options. The book is written in a magazine type layout with reader-friendly text features that will likely appeal to teenagers such as quizzes, checklists, and q & a sections. Real teens share their experiences dealing with depression—including the highs and lows. Overall, the book provides valuable information and a feeling of hope.

Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book: Information contained in this book is written to appeal to teenagers. It is meant to be understood at that level and is not easily adapted to younger age groups. The photographs in this book are striking black and white images which add to the depth and emotion of the book. It should be noted that a teen may feel embarrassed or self-conscious to read this book.

Possible activities in groups or individual counseling: This book presents some factual information in an appealing way to teenagers. A counselor, teacher, or confidant of a teen recently diagnosed with depression may want to recommend that a teen read this book. This book may also be useful for children or siblings of a person diagnosed with depression to help them understand depression.