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English Summary/英文概要： What are the warning signs of depression in teens? When do social media and gaming habits cross the line into putting kids at risk? How can parents keep teens healthy and safe--without sledgehammering all their devices? This realistic, reassuring guide from adolescent psychiatrist and parent Meredith E. Gansner gives parents the latest information about depression in teens, with a special focus on digital media use. Filled with vivid stories, the book illuminates the warning signs of teen mental health problems and self-harm; what parents can do to help, including downloadable practical tools; and how to find effective diagnosis and treatment. Exploring myths and facts about internet addiction, dangerous viral trends, and cyberbullying, Dr. Gansner provides actionable steps for curbing them. Every chapter also identifies positive technology resources for both kids and parents, from supportive online communities to health-promoting sites and apps.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 青少年抑郁症的警告信号是什么？社交媒体和游戏习惯何时会越界，从而使孩子面临风险？父母怎样才能让青少年保持健康和安全，而不用敲打他们？
这本来自青少年精神病学家和家长梅里迪斯•E•甘斯纳的现实、令人放心的指南为家长提供有关青少年抑郁症的最新信息，特别关注数字媒体的使用。这本书充满了生动的故事，阐明了青少年心理健康问题和自残的警告信号，帮助家长可以通过做些什么来提供帮助，包括可下载的实用工具以及如何找到有效的诊断和治疗方法。甘斯纳博士探索了关于网络成瘾、危险的病毒趋势和网络欺凌的神话和事实，并提供了遏制这些神话和事实的可行步骤。每一章还为孩子和家长确定了积极的技术资源，从支持性的在线社区到健康促进网站和应用程序。(ZY)
Awards/获奖情况： “如果你担心你的孩子抑郁，那么这是你唯一需要的书。甘斯纳的方法是基于证据和相关性的。她帮助你了解青少年抑郁症，并为你提供了浏览大量在线心理健康数据的路线图。这是第一本阐述互联网和社交媒体如何对青少年抑郁症产生积极和消极影响的复杂性的书。例如，甘斯纳博士解释说，互联网可以帮助青少年更好地了解他们的抑郁症，但也可以鼓励他们接受不准确的、甚至是异国情调的自我诊断，以感受与在线社区的更多联系。”——乔迪•格尔德，医学博士，《屏幕智能育儿》的作者
“作为一名家长，想到我的孩子将面临的压力和威胁，我感到很害怕，其中一些在我十几岁的时候并不存在。这本书是媒体对青少年心理健康耸人听闻的报道的解药，十分温暖、有趣、令人放心、充满力量。我很欣赏这些具体的例子，以及甘斯纳博士对我们所做和所不知道事情的诚实阐述。”——安•T，华盛顿特区。
“网上有很多关于青少年抑郁症的信息，但区分好的建议和坏的建议可能会让人望而生畏。专家指导就在这里。甘斯纳博士为你如何帮助陷入困境的青少年提供了值得信赖的信息和实用的建议。”——克里斯托弗•R•马泰尔，博士，马萨诸塞大学阿默斯特分校心理与脑科学系
“这本书就像是与一位聪明、友好的精神病学家进行亲密谈话，他巧妙地掌握了青少年抑郁症的知识，并权衡了什么是重要的信息。甘斯纳博士深入研究了诊断和治疗方案，全程都有总结性的和生动的故事。甘斯纳博士作为一名研究数字媒体对青少年影响的研究人员，非常适合指导父母完成这个令人困惑和复杂的话题。”——南希•拉帕波特，哈佛医学院精神病学系医学博士
"This is the only book you need if you are worried that your teenager is depressed. Dr. Gansner’s approach is evidence based and relatable. She helps you understand adolescent depression and gives you a roadmap for navigating the massive amount of online mental health data. This is the first book to unpack the complexities of how the internet and social media are impacting depression in teens, both positively and negatively. For example, Dr. Gansner explains that the internet can help teens to better understand their depression, but can also encourage them to embrace inaccurate, even exotic self-diagnoses to feel more connected to online communities."--Jodi Gold, MD, author of Screen-Smart Parenting
"As a parent, it’s intimidating to think about the pressures and threats my kids will face, some of which didn’t exist when I was a teen. This book is an antidote to sensationalized media coverage of teen mental health--it’s warm, funny, reassuring, and empowering. I appreciate the concrete examples and Dr. Gansner’s honesty about what we do and don’t know."--Ann T., Washington, D.C.
"There’s a world of information online about adolescent depression, but distinguishing good advice from bad can be daunting. Expert guidance is here. Dr. Gansner provides trustworthy information and practical recommendations for how you can help your struggling teen."--Christopher R. Martell, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst
"This book is like having a fireside chat with a smart, friendly psychiatrist who deftly navigates knowledge about teen depression and weighs in on what’s important. Dr. Gansner delves into diagnosis and treatment options, with takeaway summaries and lively stories throughout. As a researcher who has studied the impact of digital media on adolescents, Dr. Gansner is uniquely suited to guide parents through this perplexing and complicated topic."--Nancy Rappaport, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
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