{"product_id":"adolescent-depression-a-guide-for-parents-9781421417905","title":"Adolescent Depression: A Guide for Parents","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe timely second edition of this bestselling guide will inform and encourage struggling adolescents and their families.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAdolescent Depression\u003c\/i\u003e, psychiatrists Francis Mark Mondimore, MD, and Patrick Kelly, MD, explain that serious depression in adolescents goes beyond \"moodiness.\" Depression is in fact an illness--one that can be effectively treated. The authors describe the many forms of depression and the many symptoms of depression in young people--from sadness to irritability, self-harm, drug and alcohol abuse, and violent rages. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncorporating the latest research from the field of adolescent psychiatry, this comprehensive and compassionate guide answers questions that many parents have, including \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What are the symptoms of depression in teenagers? \u003cbr\u003e How is depression diagnosed?\u003cbr\u003e What is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder, and which does my child have? \u003cbr\u003e How can I find the best mental health professional team for my child? \u003cbr\u003e What kinds of counseling and psychotherapy are available? \u003cbr\u003e Are medications safe, and how does a doctor choose a medication for my child?\u003cbr\u003e What can I do if my adolescent is using alcohol, crystal meth, marijuana, or other substances?\u003cbr\u003e How do autism and Asperger's syndrome, eating disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, ADHD, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder interact with depression? \u003cbr\u003e What should I do if I sense that my child is in danger? \u003cbr\u003e With all of this going on, how can I take care of myself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/19\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421417905\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 408\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Francis Mark Mondimore, Patrick Kelly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44273728389301,"sku":"9781421417905","price":18.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e6f502fa-0c76-48b8-b575-06dd9ad421f8.jpg?v=1718082231","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/adolescent-depression-a-guide-for-parents-9781421417905","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}