In this book you will meet seven teenagers who faced depression and received help to overcome the symptoms of this debilitating disorder. Their stories candidly describe the powerful effect depression had on their lives and reveal the marked improvements that resulted after treatment was begun.

Life suddenly changes for Nina, when her mom makes the difficult decision to 'hide' in her room. While Mom self-isolates, six-year-old Nina had to tackle new things for herself. It's hard, but Nina knows the distance between her and Mom is only temporary.

When people are required to stay inside, a stray dog worries about going hungry. One day, the little girl who used to feed the dog decides to adopt him with her grandma. With a new home and a new family, both the dog and the little girl find comfort in each other during difficult times.

"Lenny the lion loves his grandpa, King Lion. But when King Lion starts to forget things, Lenny begins to worry. He can't understand why grandpa keeps getting muddled and doesn't want to play any more. Lenny doesn't know what to do, but with a little help from grandpa's old friends, perhaps he can find a way to help him remember"--

Mom and Dad are in the hospital. Maisie and her brother Paul get creative and turn their small apartment into a giant playground when they magically shrink down to the size of ants! They have to travel 600 inches to reach their Aunt Michelle in time for lunch. Will they make it in time?

Readers of this informative text will find that recently, doctors have come to understand five main types of bipolar disorder as well as a spectrum of issues that share some symptoms with it. Emotional triggers, stress, trauma, and even seasons can cause different mood episodes for different people with bipolar disorder, and this book explores the various routes people can take to determine the best ways to treat and cope with their individual cases....

Some days, Luka the blue whale doesn't feel happy at all. He gets angry, he's sad, he cries until the ocean is salty. His friend Jenny wants to help Luka, but how? Luckily, a wise mermaid might know what to do… This lovingly illustrated picture book gently introduces children to the symptoms of depression and gives advice on how to help others who're feeling blue. A book not just for children. This book is recommended for: Children with parents,...

"Nellie Bly, posing as 'Nellie Brown, ' went undercover to investigate the deplorable conditions of insane asylums. Her memoirs of this event form the basis of Ten days in a mad-house, which forever changed the way the world looks at treatment and housing of the insane"--Page 4 of cover.

Shannon was 13 and she wanted to die. She hated her parents, her body, her friends - her life. She never felt pretty or popular enough. She struggled with drinking. She was sexually assaulted. She nearly starved herself. But Shannon survived her pain and slowly began finding peace in her life. With warmth and insight, Shannon McLinden shares the true story of her journey through addiction and depression, offering a lifeline of support for girls everywhere....

Une histoire d'amour avant tout, qui réunit deux générations « Gloria était contente. C'était mercredi. Elle allait retrouver Grand-Mère Tout Doucement. Le vent était doux. Il tourbillonna dans ses cheveux courts et bruns. On sentait le printemps qui s'approchait. D'ailleurs, on était le mercredi 18 mars. Gloria se mit à marcher plus vite. Grand-Mère Tout Doucement, c'était la maman de sa maman… pourtant, ces derniers temps, la vieille...