Download or read book Battling the Blues, Grades 3-8 written by Kim "Tip" Frank and published by National Center for Youth Issues. This book was released on 2007-04 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depression is a serious mental health problem that affects one in thirty-three children and one in eight adolescents. This handbook explains in understandable terms what depression is and provides practical coping strategies so that children and teens can gain a greater sense of control in their lives. This resource is divided into two sections--one for adult professionals and caregivers, the other for children and teens.