Valuable book devoted to childhood depression - a serious subject

摘要

This is a book about depression in children,written by psychiatrists for parents and teachers.It is a short book divided into seven chapters and includes numerous case vignettes and cartoons to illustrate and amplify the text.Subjects include the symptoms of depression ("a savage and merciless disease"),its causes and treatments,and what can be done to help children with depression.Readers are also directed towards other information sources and relevant organisations.