 Can
I Catch It like a Cold?
A Story to Help Children Understand a Parent's Depression
Story by Gretchen Kelbaugh and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; illustrated
by Coral Nault
Children have lots of questions when someone in their family becomes ill. When
that illness is depression, it often becomes a secret that nobody talks about. Can
I Catch It like a Cold? helps children of depressed parents understand their parent's
disorder. This book, the first in our new series of "storybooks for children,"
is the first of its kind in Canada.
With wonderful, full-colour illustrations, the book explores children's questions
through the story of Alex, an eight-year-old boy who can't understand why his father
cries alone and doesn't attend Alex's soccer games. Alex discovers that his father
is depressed, and through the help of family, friends and professionals, Alex gains
understanding of his father's condition.
Can I Catch It like a Cold? is written for children aged five to nine, and is
for use by parents, extended family, teachers and mental health professionals who
want to address the impact of depression on children's lives.
More on Can I Catch It?
Published 2002
22 pages
$9.95r
isbn 0-88868-416-9
Product Code: P5596
Information Guides
These information guides are all short, concise booklets for people with mental
health and wellness concerns, their families and friends, and anyone else who might
be interested in a general introduction to the many aspects of mental health.
Bipolar Disorder
An Information Guide
Bipolar Clinic Staff, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Bipolar disorder -- also known as manic-depressive illness -- is a medical condition
in which people have mood swings out of proportion to, or totally unrelated to, events
in their lives. These mood swings affect not only mood, but also thoughts, behaviour
and functioning.
This guide explains the various patterns of bipolar disorder, the treatment options
that are available, what to expect during recovery from an episode of mania or depression,
and how partners and family members can support someone who has bipolar disorder.
Published 2000
52 pages $4.95
ISBN 0-88868-387-1
Product Code: PM017
 Couple
Therapy
An Information Guide
Dave Denberg
This guide is for couples who are having difficulty resolving their problems and
may wonder whether they would benefit from couple therapy or, having decided to try
it, are unsure of how to find a therapist or what to expect. The questions discussed
are those commonly raised by couples in this situation. Some questions that often
arise in the course of therapy are also addressed.
Published 1999
38 pages $4.95
ISBN 0-88868-332-4
Product Code: PM007
 Depressive
Illness
An Information Guide
Christina Bartha, Carol Parker, Cathy Thomson, Kate Kitchen
This guide is divided into two sections: the first part answers common questions
that relate to the person with depression; the second part deals with family concerns
and covers such topics as getting treatment for the suicidal person, and when to
relieve the depressed person of his or her normal responsibilities.
Published 1999
47 pages $4.95
ISBN 0-88868-339-1
Product Code: PM005
 First
Episode Psychosis
An Information Guide
Donna Czuchta, Kathryn Ryan
This guide gives information on a first episode of psychosis -- a condition where
a person loses contact with reality. The booklet outlines the causes, symptoms and
treatment of psychosis and the course of recovery, including information on psychotherapy,
medication, vocational counselling, case management and family involvement.
Published 1999
15 pages $4.95
ISBN 0-88868-338-3
Product Code: PM015
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
An Information Guide
Neil A. Rector, Christina Bartha, Kate Kitchen, Martin Katzman, Margaret Richter
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complicated problem that involves not
only how people feel or think, but also how they behave. OCD symptoms -- such as
compulsive hoarding and repeated checking or hand-washing -- often evoke uncomfortable
emotions in family and friends.
This guide is a short, thorough introduction to OCD and how it can be treated.
Published 2001
48 pages $4.95
ISBN 0-88868-389-8
Product Code: PM019
 Schizophrenia
An Information Guide
Jane Paterson, Dale Butterill, Claudia Tindall, David Clodman, April Collins
This guide is written for people who are interested in gaining a basic understanding
of schizophrenia: recognizing symptoms of schizophrenia, various treatments available,
common concerns about the illness and its treatment, and family concerns.
Published 1999
35 pages $4.95
ISBN 0-88868-335-9
Product Code: PM009
Women and Psychosis
An Information Guide
Pamela Blake, April A. Collins, Mary V. Seeman
Psychosis can be frightening, confusing and distressing. Some people who develop
psychosis will only have one psychotic episode in their life, while others will go
on to have a more serious and recurrent form of the illness.
Women and men often have different concerns about the impact of psychotic illness
and effects of treatment on their lifestyle and life choices. This guide is written
for women who have had a psychotic episode and for their families. It explores the
issues women face as they recover from psychosis and as they make decisions to move
ahead in their lives.
Published 2001
36 pages $4.95
ISBN 0-88868-394-4
Product Code: PM021
The above Information Guides are also available in sets:
Seven-title set (one of each booklet): $30.00
Product Code: PM027
Series set (25 of each booklet): $650.00
Product Code: PM025
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