Teen years are often plagued by low self-esteem, stress, and anxiety. Sometimes these issues can indicate a deeper mental health problem depression. One in five teens will struggle with depression at some point during their adolescence. Fortunately, help is available. In this valuable guide, readers will learn how to identify depression, what coping strategies they can put into practice, and how and where to get the support they need. Depression is very treatable. With relatable narrative examples, accessible language, and a nonjudgmental tone, the book provides gentle support to those seeking answers about their own mood disorder or that of a loved one.

Includes index.