Mathilde Monaque developed severe depression when she was just 14. The eldest in a family of six and an exceptionally bright and gifted little girl, the discovery shook her family to the core. This work is Mathilde's tender and illuminating account of her struggle to surface from a disease that could have taken her life.

A guide to components and devices intended for use at microwave frequencies (such as the skin and tunnel effects) and how these impact devices and components at such frequencies. Microwave energy generation, amplification, detection, and modulation are among the subjects covered. Numerous design eq

Depressive disorders can produce dramatic and frightening changes in young peoples’ behaviour, but while parents may suspect something is wrong, they are often at a loss to know what. This book shows parents how to tell the difference between the ordinary ups and downs and true depression, helping them better understand clinical warning signs and the various approaches to treatment. Dealing sensitively with how depression sometimes manifests itself—self-harm, alcohol and drug abuse, and suicide attempts—the book offers parents practical guidance on how they can reach out to their children and find professional assistance.