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by Lisa Machoian (Author)
Adults are increasingly concerned about the rising rate of depression in teenage girls and the frequency of alarming behaviors including wild conduct, explosive outbursts, back talking, sexual escapades, drug experimentation, and even cutting, eating disorders, and suicide attempts. The Disappearing Girl, the first book on depression in teenage girls, helps parents understand:
- Why silence reflects a girl's desperate wish for inclusion, not isolation
- Subtle differences between teen angst and problem behavior
- Vulnerabilities in dating, friendships, school, and families
- How, if untreated, girls will carry feelings of helplessness, anger, and depression into adulthood
Author Biography
Lisa Machoian, Ed.D., taught in Harvard's Department of Human Development and Psychology and was alsthe director of their Gender Studies Concentration. She has worked for more than twenty years with teenage girls, and her articles have appeared in many publications. She now devotes her time to lecturing, consulting, and conducting workshops for parents, teens, and professionals. She holds a master's degree and a doctorate from Harvard.
