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Ben's Story: The Symptoms of Depression, Adhd and Anxiety That Caused His Suicide

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

Condensed from her earlier work, THE SUICIDE OF MY SON, this book was developed by Minnesota author and lecturer Trudy Carlson specifically for readers who used the book and requested a quick reference guide. In this compelling work, based on the first section of THE SUICIDE OF MY SON the author traces the origins of her son Ben's bipolar depression, attention deficit disorder, and the symptoms of anxiety exhibited from infancy to his death by suicide at age fourteen. Included are behavioral manifestations of these condition at various stages of Ben's life, interspersed with teacher evaluation, psychological impression from noted child psychiatrist and researchers, and reflections on Ben's development throughout these stages. Reader become familiar with Ben's life and struggles on a highly personal level, and come away with a clearer understanding of depressive illnesses and their ramifications as they relate to all our lives.

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)

Web Address

http://www.amazon.com/Bens-Story-Symptoms-Depression-Anxiety/dp/product-description/0964244365

Languages

English

ISBN

0964244365

Author

Trudy Carlson

Publication

1998 Benline Pr

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