Ups and Downs: How to Beat the Blues and Teen Depression (Plugged In) (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up-Ups & Downs is a remarkably complete resource written in a clear, down-to-earth style that is accessible to reluctant readers. There are examples of how to differentiate between a "bad day" and chronic depression, and how to get help if necessary. When Your Parents Split Up contains many stories of how teens dealt with their parents' divorces. There is also information about custody law, single parents, and stepfamilies. The quizzes, firsthand accounts, and cartoons in these practical series entries will appeal to teen readers. Both titles include helpful hot lines.
Linda W. Tilden, Cherry Hill Library, NJ
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

This paperback from the Plugged In series discusses how to recognize depression in teens and what to do about it. The text hits just the right note, informal yet informative, using quotes and case studies representing typical young people who are dealing with mood swings, eating disorders, and problems at school or at home. The book also demystifies therapy and advises readers on how to seek help, particularly if they (or their friends) have suicidal thoughts. A couple of brief activities offer fill-in-the-blank spaces, but getting the author's advice to a young person who needs it far outweighs the damage writing in the book might cause. Cartoonlike drawings add visual appeal. An appendix lists hotlines for concerns such as abuse, mental health, and suicide prevention, and a number of mental health organizations with their addresses, phone numbers, and Web sites. Carolyn Phelan

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Price Stern Sloan (January 25, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0843174501
• ISBN-13: 978-0843174502
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,830,339 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbalanced Feelings, March 31, 2000

By A Customer

I would recommend this book to any teenager undergoing any type of change. This book helped me cope with my unbalanced feelings during my parent's divorce. One day I was able to bottle up all my anger, and act as if nothing had happened. At other times, I would just break down and cry. Ups&Downs helped me realize what I was doing and taught me how to prevent myself from doing so. Now I am able to face the facts and live my life the way it was before.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect read for teens!, May 11, 2009

By	J. R. Garrison "jamirae" (Peoria, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is a fabulous book for teenagers. I purchased it for my son and he really likes how it is "quick read." He said that not all of the chapters related to his needs, but he still read them and we talked about how they could help others. This book helped us to talk about different issues he was having as well as helped him to learn some coping skills to work through some of the issues.

He has referred back to this book when he finds that he is feeling down. The teen years can be very difficult, this book gives some good pointers for kids on how to work through certain issues.

I also purchased several copies of this book and give them to kids who have recently lost a close friend or family member.

It was well written and something that teens can relate to. it's simple enough that preteens would probably get something out of this as well.