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Contents includes: The adolescent world -- The dark duo : anxiety and depression -- Getting help -- Holding the hope -- The family stripped bare -- The unsafe world -- Resilience -- Wellness is everyday -- Stand by me

Summary: 'I'm a dad and I'm scared.' Charting John Kirwan's experiences as a father, and incorporating voices of young people today, Stand By Me examines issues around teenage mental health, with a focus on depression and anxiety. It is intended as a useful guide for parents, caregivers and teachers - anyone concerned about the well being of young people in their care. JK confronts an array of questions about parenting and his own children, and looks at case studies of teenagers who have been diagnosed with mental health issues including anxiety and depression. In their own words, the young people interviewed reflect on their treatment and progress, and consider how these experiences have shaped them as they face forward into their adult lives.