Description

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Student Depression: A Silent Crisis in Our Schools and Communities is a guide for educators dealing with an increasing amount of depressed students. This book offers solutions to promote awareness of and sensitivity to the issues surrounding childhood and adolescent depression; includes tips for recognizing depression; describes the contributing factors of depression, medications and treatment plans; and provides suggestions to help readers empathize with those who have suffered or are suffering. It is only by encouraging students to share their feelings and emotions that we can guide them with specific problem solving strategies that they can integrate into their repertoire of skills.Student Depression will help to ensure that children become psychologically healthy citizens.

About the Author

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Dr. Marcel Lebrun is a professor of education at Plymouth State University, New Hampshire, and teaches classes in special education, counseling, learning disabilities, and emotional behavior disorders. He has worked with teachers, students, and school communities for many years.