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On April 8, 1994, Kurt Cobain ended his long struggle with depression and chemical dependency by taking his own life. His suicide profoundly affected millions of fans around the world who identified with the music of Kurt and his band, Nirvana. Bev Cobain is Kurt's cousin, and this powerful book is her way of dealing with his death—and reaching out to teens with a life-saving message: You don't have to be sad, discouraged, or depressed. There is help and hope for you.

Full of solid information and straight talk, When Nothing Matters Anymore defines and explains adolescent depression, reveals how common it is, describes the symptoms, and spreads the good ...

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Overview

On April 8, 1994, Kurt Cobain ended his long struggle with depression and chemical dependency by taking his own life. His suicide profoundly affected millions of fans around the world who identified with the music of Kurt and his band, Nirvana. Bev Cobain is Kurt's cousin, and this powerful book is her way of dealing with his death—and reaching out to teens with a life-saving message: You don't have to be sad, discouraged, or depressed. There is help and hope for you.

Full of solid information and straight talk, When Nothing Matters Anymore defines and explains adolescent depression, reveals how common it is, describes the symptoms, and spreads the good news that depression is treatable. Personal stories, photos, and poetry from teens dealing with depression speak directly to readers' feelings, concerns, and experiences.

Teens learn how to recognize depression in themselves and others, understand its effects, and take care of themselves by relaxing, exercising, eating right, and talking things over with people who care. For some teens, self-help isn't enough, so Bev also tells about treatment options, presents the facts about therapy, explains the differences between various types of helping professionals (psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, physicians, counselors, etc.), discusses medications, and more.

This book isn't just for teens who have been diagnosed with depression. It's for any teen who feels hopeless, helpless, and alone. Clear, encouraging, and matter-of-fact, it's also recommended for parents, teachers, and counselors who want to know more about teen depression.

Editorial Reviews

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AGERANGE: Ages 12 to adult.

When the first edition of this guide was reviewed by KLIATT, the comment was that this book “may be just the foot in the door that will open up new possibilities to a teen in emotional trouble.” Now, ten years later, the same may be said of this revised and updated edition. A nurse, an expert in the field of teen depression and suicide, and a member of a family that has known both (Kurt Cobain was her cousin), Bev Cobain writes in an empathetic and encouraging style, urging her teen readers to realize that they are not alone in experiencing feelings of deep depression and that they need to act to get help because help is available and depression is treatable. The first section of the guide answers the question “What’s wrong?” and describes depression, how it affects the brain, and how drugs and alcohol can increase the symptoms of depression. The second section, “Getting help and staying well,” examines treatment options. Generously scattered through the guide are brief case studies of teens who faced these problems and the steps they took to handle them. Each case study has a picture of that teen, making their stories more personal and powerful. Lists of resources, suggested steps to take, charts and guidelines contribute to the helpfulness of this book. Reviewer: Patricia Moore
March 2008 (Vol. 42, No.2)

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It is normal for adolescents to go through ups and downs during their hormonal and often traumatic younger years. However, this book is geared for those teens that are distinguished by their more serious and lasting symptoms of depression. As cousin to Kurt Cobain, and a Registered Nurse, the author uses her firsthand knowledge of this disease to provide a comprehensive guide for teens suffering from depression. Since many teens feel isolated by this condition, the author begins by explaining the universality of this disease by providing a list of famous people who have also been afflicted. Once depression is defined and explained—the facts separated from the myths—the more scientific reasons behind depression are elaborated on in a way that is clear and easy to understand, encouraging teens to see that this condition is not their fault or a sign of weakness. An excellent resource for adolescents who are experiencing depression firsthand, this text is informative, and is written in an interactive way that will keep teens reading. The true life stories of teens' struggles with depression are interwoven in a way that makes the reading instantly authentic. There are also journal starters and suggestions so that this book is not only informative but also useful as a springboard for further research on the topic. This title can be used not as a replacement for therapy but as a way to give back to teens suffering depression a feeling of knowledge and control in their lives. Any teen, or parent of a teen, who is suffering from depression would benefit from the valuable information presented herein. Reviewer: Ginny Sautner

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781575422350
  • Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing, Inc.
  • Publication date: 4/1/2007
  • Edition description: Revised
  • Pages: 160
  • Sales rank: 187,492
  • Age range: 13 - 17 Years
  • Product dimensions: 6.06 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 0.33 (d)

Meet the Author

Bev Cobain, R.N.,C., works in a hospital mental health unit with teens and adults who have depression and depressive disorders. She also holds workshops to train teachers, therapists, and other professionals in effective methods of suicide intervention. She lives in Bremerton, Washington, and is the mother of two sons.

Table of Contents


Foreword   Peter S. Jensen, M.D     xi
Introduction     1
What's Wrong?
Depression: The Facts     7
Famous People with Depression     8
Depression Q & A     10
How to Tell If You Might Be Depressed (a Quiz)     11
A Word About Depression in Teens     12
Feelings Journal     14
The Good News     15
Get Some Exercise     15
Exercise Journal     17
Types of Depression     18
Major Depression     20
Angey's Story     21
Dysthymia     23
What's Sad?     24
Bipolar Disorder     24
Bipolar Disorder Resources     27
Amber's Story     27
Okay, I'm Depressed. Now What?     30
Take a Break     31
A Relaxation Exercise     32
How Depression Affects Your Brain     34
When Your Brain and Body Stop "Talking"     36
Causes of Depression     38
David's Story     40
Cera's Story     42
Gay and Lesbian Resources     44
Survivors' Resources     49
Paul's Story     50
Have Some Fun     52
Drugs, Alcohol, and Depression     54
A Little Known Fact     55
What Happens When You Abuse Drugs and Alcohol?     55
The Risk of Meth     57
Heidi's Story     59
Abuse vs. Addiction     61
Dual Diagnosis     63
Getting Control of Your Life     64
Shaneeka's Story     65
Substance Abuse Resources     67
Eat Good Food     68
Eating Disorder Resources     71
Depression and Suicide     73
Why Would Anyone Want to Die?     74
Crisis Resource     75
Ryland's Story     76
Nobody Really Wants to Die     78
Suicide Resources     82
Teens at Risk     82
Heather's Story     84
Talk About It     86
Important Numbers     88
Getting Help and Staying Well
Who and What Can Help     91
Treating Depression     94
Can I Afford Treatment?     95
Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)     95
Teen Resource     97
MacKenzie's Story     98
Medications for Depression      99
What About Herbal Remedies?     102
Shawnelle's Story     105
Stick with It     107
Chart Your Moods     108
Mood Chart     110
How to Stay Well     112
Ideas for Staying Strong     113
Getting On with Your Life     114
Tyler's Story     118
Feed Your Spirit     119
Top Ten Questions     122
Can Anything Good Come of This?     129
A Note to Parents   Elizabeth McCauley, Ph.D.     131
Resources     134
Endnotes     136
Index     137
About the Author     146

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 18, 2000

    A Good First-Aid Manual for Depressed Teens

    A great starting point for teens who are going through unipolar or bipolar disorders (whether they are currently receiving treatment or not), Bev Cobain presents the complex issues at hand in very understandable terms and constantly reiterates the important points that depressed teenagers or teenagers who know friends who suffer from depression must take to heart. The little footnotes at the bottom of most pages are very helpful, just in case the reader decides to skim through or jump around the pages so that every necessary information is readily accessible. The useful diagrams and tips also give depressed adolescents a great way to take action immediately and perhaps feel some sense of accomplishment and progress (in fact the mood chart was something two of my past therapists used). The anecdotes, which represent teenagers each coping with different circumstances, put real faces to the more clinical aspects of the book and serve as examples of points made in the previous pages. There are a few holes in the book, however. Perhaps more information on the specific medications will have a reassuring effect on teens who will be taking them. Also, the issue of hospitalization was covered, but more facts about what actually goes on in them may have helped (although, yes, the experience differs with the quality of the hospital itself). Finally, a small section on the various personality disorders may help those teens who suffer from them because they share similar symptoms. Despite these questions, however, the book is an excellent aid for teens who go through what is often described as the 'downward spiral.'

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