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Am I Depressed And What Can I Do About It?

Shirley Reynolds

Depression is one of the most common mental health problems and is estimated to affect around 15% of people at some point during their life. For many people depression is a life-long disorder which starts during the teenage years -around 10% of teenagers are estimated to have an episode of depression and many more experience persistent low mood.

This accessible engaging and age-appropriate self-help guide based on current research and best practice (NICE IAPT treatment pathways Books on Prescription all of which promote CBT) for young people aged 13 to 17 who experience low mood and depression and their friends family and health professionals. The book adopts a narrative approach with graphic elements incorporating case studies and including some interactive exercises. It provides an essential bridge for young people who have not yet asked for professional help as well as support for those who are waiting for treatment.

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  • Classification : Health, Diet & Fitness
  • Pub Date : SEP 1, 2015
  • Imprint : Robinson
  • Page Extent : 384
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9781472114532
  • Price : INR 899
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Shirley Reynolds

Professor Shirley Reynolds is Director of the Charlie Waller Institute and Professor of Evidence Based Psychological Therapies at the University of Reading. She has a special interest in mental health difficulties experienced in adolescence, and has led a number of large randomised controlled trials into the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for young people. Twitter: @DrS_Reynolds Dr Laura Pass is Research Clinical Psychologist at the Charlie Waller Institute at the University of Reading, and Clinical Lecturer at the University of East Anglia. She has a particular interest in adolescent depression, and is leading a research study exploring emotional health in secondary schools, and how psychological treatments for low mood can be delivered in this setting. She has presented and delivered workshops at a number of international conferences, and is a regular external trainer for a number of courses for new mental health practitioners. Twitter: @DrLauraPass

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