Can I Catch It like a Cold? A story to help children understand a parent's depression
Publisher's Description
Children have lots of questions when someone in the 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 undestand 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 wondeful, 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 adress the impact of depression on children's lives.
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