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"Help Me, I'm
Sad": Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Childhood and Adolescent Depression
by David G.
Fassler, M.D. and Lynne s. Dumas
Paperback - 224 pages
This
is a very valuable book for families of depressed children, and I highly recommend
it. It contains essential information, thoroughly and clearly covered. One section
I particularly liked discussed the effect a depressed child has on family members
and family dynamics. "Help
Me, I'm Sad" first addresses diagnosing depression in a child, including what
I had never seen before: symptom lists specific to children at different stages
of childhood, infants to teenagers. Companion illnesses that might indicate depression
are also discussed as part of the diagnosis section.
The treatment section covers how to find effective treatment, whether therapy,
medication or both, including questions to ask a potential therapist. The last
section, on preventing depression, contains suggestions on how to raise an emotionally
resilient child. All in all, a complete, compassionate resource for parents and
others who have a depressed child in their lives. |
