Depression

by Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B. Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn

Discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatments of depression, examining the different types of depression and their effects on the individual and on society.

64 pages, Library Binding

First published October 1, 1997

About the author

Alvin Silverstein grew up in Brooklyn, the youngest son of an immigrant family who emphasized hard work and education. After graduating from Brooklyn College, he went to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, where he got a Master's degree in chemistry and met his wife, author Virginia B. Silverstein. He got his Ph.D. at NYU while teaching at the College of Staten Island. He ultimately became a Professor of Biology there and also Director of the Physician Assistant program, while coauthoring books with his wife and, later, two of their children as well.

Reviews

[Wesley G]

In this book, it talks about all the effects of depression and the causes of it. After reading this I have learned a lot of facts about depression that I did not know like 17 million Americans struggle with depression. Also, I think this is a very strong topic and should be heard and I believe that every middle school kid should read it so I recommend it.