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amicarlton's review
5.0
This is a really cute, impactful, and important book. As depression rates grow among children and teens, I’m so glad that the Mayo Clinic is working to get books like this out to the public.
Beautifully illustrated and written, this book will help your child or teen understand depression easily. And, if it’s something they’re struggling with, it might help them open up to you about it. As the mother of an autistic daughter, I’m so excited to have resources like this at my disposal. Autism, ADHD, and many similar neurodivergence come with a high incidence of depression, and having something to help my daughter understand at an early age what she could deal with is a game changer. If you’ve ever tried to explain complicated topics to a small child – and what parent hasn’t? – then you understand the brilliance behind this book!
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or love a child in some other way, this is an excellent book! It is so unfortunate that the rates of depression seem to grow every year – in children, teens, and adults. They have to face things like bullying, school with ever-growing difficult standards, and so many other pressures that children didn’t have in the past. I love how this book showed the main character dealing with depression and a little bit of anxiety, and going through life. It also explained some of the symptoms that many people might not realize are depression related. Honestly, it’s not a bad idea to hand it to an adult in your life that might be struggling.
I will absolutely look for more books by the author and educating children about mental health and other health issues. I’m a firm believer in educating yourself and being a great self-advocate and this helps kids do that just as easily as adults.
They labeled the book for 8-12-year-olds and that seems right. It didn’t seem like my five-year-old could really get it – mostly because it was too long. However, if you have a patient and mature 6 or 7-year-old, the concepts don’t seem too difficult for them.
Beautifully illustrated and written, this book will help your child or teen understand depression easily. And, if it’s something they’re struggling with, it might help them open up to you about it. As the mother of an autistic daughter, I’m so excited to have resources like this at my disposal. Autism, ADHD, and many similar neurodivergence come with a high incidence of depression, and having something to help my daughter understand at an early age what she could deal with is a game changer. If you’ve ever tried to explain complicated topics to a small child – and what parent hasn’t? – then you understand the brilliance behind this book!
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or love a child in some other way, this is an excellent book! It is so unfortunate that the rates of depression seem to grow every year – in children, teens, and adults. They have to face things like bullying, school with ever-growing difficult standards, and so many other pressures that children didn’t have in the past. I love how this book showed the main character dealing with depression and a little bit of anxiety, and going through life. It also explained some of the symptoms that many people might not realize are depression related. Honestly, it’s not a bad idea to hand it to an adult in your life that might be struggling.
I will absolutely look for more books by the author and educating children about mental health and other health issues. I’m a firm believer in educating yourself and being a great self-advocate and this helps kids do that just as easily as adults.
They labeled the book for 8-12-year-olds and that seems right. It didn’t seem like my five-year-old could really get it – mostly because it was too long. However, if you have a patient and mature 6 or 7-year-old, the concepts don’t seem too difficult for them.
cyireadbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Welcome to the July 13th book tour stop. Today, I’m reviewing My Life Beyond Depression as told through the lens of of a twelve year old and how she copes with living with a mood disorder.
I found My Life Beyond Depression to be very informative. Little did I know that young children can be afflicted with the mood disorder. And that genetic or biological factors may contribute to depression.
Through the lens of twelve year old Bindu, readers are provided helpful tips on managing depression symptoms with activities of daily living.
With cute illustrations, My Life Beyond Depression addresses a sensitive subject in a non threatening and approachable way. Four solid stars.
I received an ARC of the book from Mayo Clinic Press through Love Books Tours. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
I found My Life Beyond Depression to be very informative. Little did I know that young children can be afflicted with the mood disorder. And that genetic or biological factors may contribute to depression.
Through the lens of twelve year old Bindu, readers are provided helpful tips on managing depression symptoms with activities of daily living.
With cute illustrations, My Life Beyond Depression addresses a sensitive subject in a non threatening and approachable way. Four solid stars.
I received an ARC of the book from Mayo Clinic Press through Love Books Tours. The review herein is completely my own and contains my honest thoughts and opinions.
catreader18's review against another edition
5.0
This book was written with the help of a 15 year old named Grifty. A foreword at the beginning of the book introduces us to Grifty so you you know her before you read the book. Mayo Clinic, a premier hospital that specializes in children and severe illnesses. I’m very happy to know that the proceeds from this book go to Mayo Clinic to further research.
The story is told from a kids POV. Depression can be hard to understand but this book makes it easier. With illustrations that help the reader understand along with a well written book, this should be a book given to any child diagnosed with depression and used in schools as a way to help everyone understand what depression is and how to cope with it. A glossary is included at the end id the book along with resources and further explanations. I love that Mayo Clinic is creating books like this one. A lot of depression information is meant for adults and kids need resources also.
The story is told from a kids POV. Depression can be hard to understand but this book makes it easier. With illustrations that help the reader understand along with a well written book, this should be a book given to any child diagnosed with depression and used in schools as a way to help everyone understand what depression is and how to cope with it. A glossary is included at the end id the book along with resources and further explanations. I love that Mayo Clinic is creating books like this one. A lot of depression information is meant for adults and kids need resources also.
huntingforagoodread's review against another edition
5.0
I took a less traditional route to read and review this book by including my 10 year old daughter in the reading and review process! As the book is geared towards children 8-12, I thought it would be great to have her input! We read the ebook version via a Kindle Paperwhite and a Kindle app on an iPhone 12 (for screen size reference) before our physical copy of the book came in.
Right off the bat, the first thing we noticed is that, as an ebook, this book does not function well on black and white eReaders. Even in the Kindle app on the phone, the sections of wording are too small. You have to tap and zoom, and constantly figure out where you are on the page. There needs to be a Large Print version or a different format for ebooks.
As we read the book, it opened up an avenue of discussion. My daughter actually pointed out some of my own depression symptoms and asked questions. It helped her understand it in a way that was not overly complicated. When I asked her how she felt about the topic when we were done reading, she said she felt like she knew what signs to look for in her friends and family, and even herself. I thought that was very grown up of her!
When our physical copy of the book came in, we re-read the book and thankfully the lettering is not too small in person. The pages are vibrant and colorful, and my daughter told me that was one of the reasons she liked the book so much.
I personally also like that the book shows diversity and doesn’t default to a white character. I tend to personally buy my children books with diverse characters more often than not so they see that the world is a colorful fruit salad, not a melting pot.
Right off the bat, the first thing we noticed is that, as an ebook, this book does not function well on black and white eReaders. Even in the Kindle app on the phone, the sections of wording are too small. You have to tap and zoom, and constantly figure out where you are on the page. There needs to be a Large Print version or a different format for ebooks.
As we read the book, it opened up an avenue of discussion. My daughter actually pointed out some of my own depression symptoms and asked questions. It helped her understand it in a way that was not overly complicated. When I asked her how she felt about the topic when we were done reading, she said she felt like she knew what signs to look for in her friends and family, and even herself. I thought that was very grown up of her!
When our physical copy of the book came in, we re-read the book and thankfully the lettering is not too small in person. The pages are vibrant and colorful, and my daughter told me that was one of the reasons she liked the book so much.
I personally also like that the book shows diversity and doesn’t default to a white character. I tend to personally buy my children books with diverse characters more often than not so they see that the world is a colorful fruit salad, not a melting pot.