The Beast of Gloom: A book about depression (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798985102437)

Follow the story of Samuel Malone who is feeling angry and sad. A thoughtful journey to help your child get beyond the Beast of Gloom and learn about depression.

Samuel Malone is not feeling himself. Sometimes he looks in the mirror and all he sees is a Beast of Gloom who hangs heavy with dread, explodes with fury, or cries tears of pain. Sam is afraid that this Beast of Gloom will scare everyone away. His parents help him to understand that many people experience depression, and with a little help, he will discover better days beyond the Beast of Gloom.

It doesn't have to be scary to talk to children about depression. Help them to learn about how to recognize depression, and what to do about it.

Expertly written by psychotherapist Chris Warren-Dickins and beautifully illustrated by Theodore Key, The Beast of Gloom is a touching story. It is a must-read for all who need to learn about depression.