Book Review: "When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens" by Bev Cobain, R.N., C.

Reviewed by Faedra Lazar Weiss, M.A.H.L.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 13, Number 5, 2006, Pages 16-17

Abstract:

Written by the cousin of Kurt Cobain, a teen icon who committed suicide, When Nothing Matters Anymore presents factual information about depression. It is reviewed, along with Recovering from Depression: A Workbook for Teens, by Faedra Lazar Weiss, currently a research associate at Girls Incorporated.

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This book review can be found in the issue:

Adolescent Stress, Depression & Suicide - Resource Issue 2006

The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 13, Supplement, 2006

Resource issues are designed to complement the regular issues of The Prevention Researcher by focusing less on the research and more on its application. This Resource Issue complements the issues on teen stress, depression, and suicide prevention by exploring stress among urban African American youth; how early detection of adolescent depression can lead to more successful treatment; and the differences between self-injury and suicide attempts.

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