"Portions of this work were originally authored by Michael Owens and Amy Gelman and published as 'I'm depressed. Now what?' All new material in this edition was authored by Elizabeth Krajnik"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 100-101) and index.

"Major depressive episodes affect millions of teens. Designed to help educate teens about the illness and its potential causes, this . . . guide contains the . . . science behind the symptoms, along with personal accounts. Treatment information, including management techniques and medication, educate readers about their options. Also explored is the role of substance abuse, when to seek professional help, and advice about what readers can do for friends and family brought low by depression"--,Provided by publisher.