Depression

More than 3 millions cases of depression are diagnosed in America each year. This condition will impact the lives of your readers, either personally or through someone they know. Give readers a compelling, fascinating examination of depression through first-hand, personal accounts from those who have been impacted by it. Personal essays describe what it is like when depression strikes for the first time. Another essay describes depression feels better when you're with others who understand. One essayist describes the relationship between depression and race. Readers will hear from a person who confronted a coworker about his illness. After reading these and other compelling narratives, readers will have a whole new understanding about depression.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0737738367
• ISBN13: 9780737738360
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 15 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 10 to 12