Studies indicate that approximately four percent of adolescents experience serious depression. Depression and other mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, occur across all age groups, genders, economic classes, and ethnic groups. This informative title examines the causes and symptoms of depression and other mood disorders and provides information about treatment options. A chapter on caring for others discusses the difficulties young people encounter living with or caring for siblings or parents who are depressed or have a mood disorder. Reading Level: Gr. 5-6
Interest Level: Gr. 5-8+
Guided Reading Level: T “Depression and Other Mood Disorders explores the distinction between feeling sad over a particular incident and feeling down for a prolonged period for no particular reason. This section is particularly well done and emphasizes that it can be normal for teens to have some mood swings. The title describes medications available and the benefits of seeking counseling. Bipolar disorder is including in this title.” -CM Magazine, 06/14 | 
