Case Study

Before You Begin
Most of us feel sad or "down" sometimes. If this feeling lasts a long time it can be what we call depression. Listen to the summary of a case study below. If you want to learn more about this topic before you begin, go to the MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorial. [Opens in window. Close to return.]

Listen to the Case Study
Double click on the black arrow below to hear the story of a mother trying to help her daughter overcome depression. If you would like to read it, you can also download a transcript in Word. Note: This is the summary of the case study. You will need the book for the complete case study and related health information.

Before you listen to a professional give advice,
think about (or discuss) what advice you might give.
First preview vocabulary you will hear in the video.