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The following are book suggestions given by people regarding depression
and suicide. It is a combination of fiction and non-fiction, with a brief
description of the book next to the title and author. To check if your
local library has a book, log on to www.noblenet.org.
All books can be found on Amazon.com
and Barnes and Noble.
Self Help for Teens
Self Help for All Ages
Real Life Stories
Informative Books
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Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens |
Bev Cobain |
This is a practical guide for
teens on understanding and coping with depression, discussing the
different types, how and why the condition begins, how it may be linked
to substance abuse or suicide, and how to get help. |
| Life Strategies for Teens and its
companion workbook |
Jay McGraw |
These books were written by a teen for teens.
A wide range of topics are covered from dealing with peer pressure
to popularity. Jay McGraw gives advice on how to cope with tough situations
and improve relationships with parents, friends, siblings and teachers.
Included in the workbook are a variety of quizzes, activities and
questions to help teens better understand who they are, and the things
they want to change about their lives. |
| Unmasking
Male Suicide |
Archibald D. Hart |
Depression within the lives of
men largely goes undiagnosed and untreated because it is kept secret.
Though depression is more common in men than women, and the male suicide
rate is higher there is little information specific to men. This book
explores the many forms of depression and gives advice on coping and
healing specific to men.
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How To Go To Therapy
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Carl Sherman |
This book helps a person make the most out
of professional help and answers crucial questions involving therapy.
It covers topics such as what therapy sessions are like, how to find
the right therapist for you, how to tell if therapy is working and
how to make informed decisions on medication. |
Undoing Depression
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Richard O'Conner Phd |
This book deals more with the day to day aspect
of living with depression. It shows how to replace depressive patterns
of thinking and acting with a positive mind set. This book is about
"what therapy doesn't teach you and what medication can't give
you." |
| Ophelia
Speaks |
Sara Shandler |
This book is a collection of
essays written by girls from across the United States from age twelve
to eighteen. They range in topic from problems with body image and
self mutilation to difficult relationships with parents and other
family members, to intense academic pressures and depression. |
Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed
in America
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Elizabeth Wurtzel |
The memoir of a young woman who first began
cutting herself at the age of 12. This story describes her struggle
with breakdowns, suicide attempts, drug therapy, and her eventual
journey back to stability. |
| Cutting
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Steven Levenkron |
This book is about the experiences
of a person who finds relief from mental pain through self inflicted
physical pain. It attempts to explain how and why the disorder takes
shape, but more importantly it describes how self mutilators can be
helped. |
Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide
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Kay Redfield Jamison |
This book covers both the biological and psychological
factors that intertwine to cause a person to become suicidal, and
the new strategies being developed to combat them. It helps the reader
to understand the suicidal mind, to better recognize a person at risk,
and to comprehend the profound sense of loss within those left behind
by those who commit suicide. |
Bipolar Disorder Demystified
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Lana R. Castle |
Bipolar Disorder is the one of the most misdiagnosed
mental illnesses. As a result, throughout the general population there
is a lot of confusion surrounding the disease. This book helps put
an end to a lot of the myths surrounding bipolar. It also allows the
reader to understand the true nature of the disease, the factors that
complicate diagnosis, and strategies to help cope with the illness.
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