Navigating Teenage Depression

A guide for parents and professionals

Gordon Parker, Kerrie Eyers

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Allen & Unwin
01 October 2009

Psychiatry; Health & Self-Help; Coping with illness

Series: BLACK DOG

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

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By: Gordon Parker, Kerrie Eyers
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 196mm
Weight: 278g
ISBN: 9781742370781
ISBN 10: 1742370780
Series: BLACK DOG
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 October 2009
Recommended Age: From
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

FOREWORD Chapter 1. Navigating The Maze: Three Stories of Teenage Depression Chapter 2. Background Stresses: Teenagers Shoulder Some Heavy Baggage Chapter 3. What Depression Feels Like: Young People Describe Its Effects Chapter 4. Getting To Assessment: Some Ways To Overcome Teenage Reluctance Chapter 5. Making The Diagnosis: Guidelines For A Systematic Approach Chapter 6. The Assessment Report: And How Teenagers Adjust To The Diagnosis Chapter 7. A Quick Look at Treatment and Management: And The Impact Of Personality Style Chapter 8. Maintaining Good Mental Health: Tips From Teens And Their Supporters Appendix I. Examining The Use And Effectiveness Of Antidepressants In Teens Appendix II. Assessing The Risk of Harm In Teenagers With Depression Appendix III. Teenagers Share Their Most Effective Wellbeing Strategies Appendix IV. The Mood Assessment Program (MAP) Glossary Notes Index

Gordon Parker is Scientia Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, and a renowned researcher with over 30 years experience with mood disorders. Kerrie Eyers is a psychologist, teacher, and editor with many years of experience in mental health.