Depression: How to Recognize It, Where to Get Help by Judith Peacock
Reviewed by Sandra Mwila, Community Health Education Center Intern
Picture a young girl named Sally. She is a high school senior. She is pretty, smart, and very talented. She has a steady boyfriend and a loving family. Sally seems to have everything. She also has depression. Sally's friends and family look at her and wonder, "What does she have to be depressed about?" This is an example of several scenariios the author presents of different people who have depression. The author is able to illustrate some of the common reactions people have to depression. This book can be read by anyone and is exceptionally excellent for young people, for it defines and offers them different strategies to cope with their depression or that of others. To find out more read Depression How to Recognize it, Where to Get Help.
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