Not Just a Bad Day
Understanding Depression
From the Series Healthy Living Library
Depression affects approximately 280 million people around the world, and it’s only becoming more common.
As of 2021, 1 in 5 American adolescents had experienced a major depressive episode in the year prior alone.
Depression can occur in anyone, and a variety of factors, from genetics to specific experiences, play a role in its development. With depression becoming increasingly prevalent, it is important to understand the disorder and the causes and symptoms related to it. This helps people identify it and support others or themselves.
Not Just a Bad Day highlights what depression is, how it occurs, what treatments are available, and related conditions that may accompany it. Discover more about this widespread disorder.
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| Interest Level | Grade 8 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 8 |
| Genre | Science, Young Adult |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity, Diversity, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Twenty-First Century Books ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 112 |
| Publication Date | 2024-09-10 |
Author: Wendy Moragne
Wendy Moragne is a former teacher and writer who now practices as an attorney. Her work includes Depression (USAT Health Reports, 2011).
Author: Tabitha Moriarty
Tabitha Moriarty is a medical student living in Atlanta, Georgia. She has co-authored several titles in the Healthy Living Library series.
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Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“A valuable and affirming overview of depression’s many layers and comorbidities.”—Kirkus Reviews
