When Nothing Matters Anymore

"This book extends a compassionate, knowledgeable, hand to teens trying to understand the complex and frustrating dynamics of living with depression. Author Bev Cobain demystifies mental health terminology with staightforward explanations about the various kinds of depression and the difference between "the blues" and more serious kinds of depression that need attention.

This is an interactive book where teens are shown how to take an active role in doing things to help themselves stay healthy. Young readers will find themselves in one or more of the stories told by eleven teens from many walks of life as they describe their struggles with depression. The stories demonstrate that young people can do something about depression and have hope for the future.

Parnts, school counselors, mental health providers, physicians and others who work with depressed teens, will find useful, practical, information in this book. Any depressed teen luckly enough to receive this book from a caring, concerned adult will find comfort. Indeed, it may save a life."
~ Written on 1998-12-30

"This book is excellent. As an adult suffering from depression I wish I had some of the knowledge offered in this book when I was a teenager. I think it would have definately changed the course of my life. You can tell that there is so much of the Authors heart and soul that went into writing this book. The testimonials from the kids are great. I would recommend this book to kids and adults alike. Thanks Bev for who you are and what you beleive in."
~ Written on 1998-10-30

"The day that i started reading this book i couldn't put it down because it was teaching me about my depresion. Now that i have completed it i feel that i know more about depression then i knew before.I shared it with my mom who is also depressed and she wants a copy of her own. iI think it is a very good book and i would defently recommend this book for depressed teens that want to learn more about depression. Even a teen without depression that wants to learn more about depression should read it. Thanks bev for writing this wondreful book."
~ Written on 1998-10-30

"I am a minister, a musician, and a lover of teenagers. I have owned a club for teens, and I have worked with many teenage bands in my recording studio. I have two teens of my own, and have dealt with a lot of teens who have significant problems. In the past eighteen years I have worked with teens and families of teens involved with suicide attempts and suicides. I have dealt with many teens who lost friends to suicide, or couldn't communicate with their friends who were depressed. I needed something to give them. Now I have it.

This book is right on target! It is written in a way that teenagers (as well as adults) will "want" to go from one page to the next. The "testimonies" are sincere and completely relevent to the topics. The explanations and examples of depression are most helpful and easy to understand. Nowhere is the book so confusing that the reader would get "lost" or bored.

The examples of what one can say or do in dealing with depression, or dealing with someone who is depressed, are most excellent, and gives one a great sense of hope in being able to see positive results.

Throughout the book are survival tips and assorted helps that are brief and to the point. One could hardly read this book without learning something important about themselves or others around them if they are depressed or close to someone with depression. Bev Cobain has given us something we really need. A word of hope that says, "You can be helped!" I am excited about the possibilities of the many lives that can be changed through her work and writing. I'm going to get one of the books for each of my teens.

Everyone knows, or comes in contact with, someone who is suffering from some form of depression. Now we can understand this problem clear enough to actually do something about it, and/or send people in the direction of help. It is great!!!

Any counselor who deals with teens should have a copy of this book on their desk!"
~ Written on 1998-09-03

"I am the parent of one of the kids highlighted in this book. Our daughter's depression and feelings of suicide were frightening. Every parent runs the risk of experiencing this situation--Bev's book would have been the kind of resource that would have answered so many questions for us. Bev is awesome--her style comes through in the book. While the book is a "handbook" for young people, the information applies to all ages of people going through these sorts of feelings. I suggest a reading by every parent and child before middle school! Be prepared!"
~ Written on 1998-09-03