Young Adults

Tribune "graphic novel" on teen depression - T.J.'s Blues

John Keilman from the Chicago Tribune put together a story on teen depression that was told using comic book / graphic novel techniques. Well, it finally hit the paper.

High school junior T.J. Watson says depression feels like a trap with no escape. When it strikes, he grows lonely and horribly sad, as though a blanket is smothering all that is good in life. Worse, some part of him feeds on those negative emotions, creating a feedback cycle that keeps him immersed in misery.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-teen-depression-20120509,0,13920.story

John is interested in getting some feedback on it, especially from young people. If you hear any reaction, he'd be much obliged if you could pass it along. His email address is jkeilman@tribune.com

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