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Beneath the surface : a teen's guide to reaching out when you or your friend is in crisis
Title:
Beneath the surface : a teen's guide to reaching out when you or your friend is in crisis
ISBN:
9781608686353
Physical Description:
xv, 167 pages ; 22 cm.
Contents:
Introduction: Gavin's story -- What's going on in your brain? -- You are not alone -- Depression: Jackie's story -- Eating disorders -- Bullying: Caitlin's story -- Self-harm: Kaley's story -- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) -- Peer pressure and stress -- Anxiety: Asher's story -- Substance abuse: Connor's story -- Technology addiction: Ethan's story -- Suicide: my story -- Finding hope in the darkness: Gavin's story, continued -- Creating a healthy lifestyle -- Reaching out: helping a friend.
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Summary:
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 to turn for help. --
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