Depression: Psychological Disorders and Their Treatment (Encyclopedia of Health) [Library Binding]

Dianne Hales (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1989 | Series: Encyclopedia of Health (Book 59)

Explores some causes of depression, ways to overcome this illness, and where and when to seek help.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7-12-- Hales defines depression, and then gives an overview of historical recognition and treatment, the types, the causes, and the current treatment. Chapters are devoted to depression in young people and suicide. Suggestions for self-help are offered, and warnings that signify the need for professional help are emphasized. The text is simply written and clearly illustrated with black-and-white drawings and photographs. Addresses and phone numbers of depression clinics and suicide prevention centers are arranged by state. The bibliography contains adult sources. Depression is discussed in books about suicide such as John Chiles' Teenage Depression and Suicide (Chelsea, 1986) or in general works about mental illness, but this seems to be the first that covers this subject for the teenage audience. --Martha Gordon, South Salem Library, NY
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 101 pages
• Publisher: Chelsea House Pub (L) (June 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079100046X
• ISBN-13: 978-0791000465
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,259,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dianne Hales is a widely published, award-winning freelance journalist. She has served as a contributing editor for Parade, Ladies Home Journal, Working Mother and American Health and has written for many national publications, including Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, New York Times, Readers' Digest, Washington Post, Woman's Day, and World Book. In addition to more than a dozen trade books, she is the author of the best-selling college health textbook, An Invitation to Health, and coauthor of An Invitation to Personal Change.

Dianne never expected to fall madly, gladly, giddily in love with Italian, the world's most enchanting language. But fall she did, and her latest book, LA BELLA LINGUA, tells both the dramatic story of Italian and her adventures over more than twenty years of studying and speaking the language.

Dianne ilives in northern California with her husband Robert E. Hales, M.D., and daughter Julia--who were surprised and delighted to discover that their wife and mother was becoming Italian.