Overcoming Depression and Low Mood in Young People

Nicky Dummett

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Overcoming Depression and Low Mood in Young People

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Five Areas Approach

by Nicky Dummett

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Jamie sits on the edge of the school playground, heart pounding as whispers swirl around. The heaviness inside feels like a shadow that won’t lift—what if no one understands? Just when things seem darkest, a surprising moment changes everything.

Themes

PsychiatryPsychotherapyChild & Adolescent Mental HealthComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book explores depression and low mood in children and adolescents, offering insights into psychiatric and therapeutic approaches tailored for young readers aged 9-12. It aims to provide understanding and support without graphic content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers facing or learning about these challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate ←
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

328 pages
ISBN
9780340946572
Pages
328
Publisher
CRC Press
Published
April 15, 2008
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Medical

Subjects

PsychiatryPsychotherapyMedicalChild & AdolescentDepression in AdolescenceDepression in ChildrenTreatmentDepression, MentalCognitive TherapyChild PsychopathologyAdolescent PsychologyChild PsychologyDepressionTherapyDepressive DisorderChild BehaviorDépression Chez L'enfantTraitementDépression Chez L'adolescentAdolescentsPsychologieEnfantsGynecology & ObstetricsPsychologyCounselingPediatrics